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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belle Meade

Tennessee · 2,943 residents · 3.07 sq mi
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Belle Meade is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,720. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $728,700. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 298% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,943
+4%since 1990
from 2,830 in 1990
1990 – 2025
959 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 922 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+2%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Belle Meade
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$144,720
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,459 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$104,908
+57%since 1990
from $66,898 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$728,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $401,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $979 in 1990
US average: $602
95.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.9% in 1990
4.8% rent
5.0
+58%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,893)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score3.8%(112)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

76.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 96.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.5 min
−51%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Meade, Tennessee?

Belle Meade, Tennessee has about 2,943 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Belle Meade, Tennessee?

The typical household in Belle Meade, Tennessee earns about $144,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Meade, Tennessee expensive?

In Belle Meade, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $728,700, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Meade, Tennessee?

About 76.8% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Meade, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Meade, Tennessee?

About 0.9% of people in Belle Meade, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Meade, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Meade, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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