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Belle Meade

Tennessee · 2,912 residents · 3.07 sq mi
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Belle Meade is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $226,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 422% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,912
−1%since 2000
from 2,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+9%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Belle Meade
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$226,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,720 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$132,073
+26%since 2000
from $104,908 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $728,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
−12%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,893)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,845)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.8%(22)
Other0.8%(24)
Diversity Score6.3%(184)
Diversity Score
6
+67%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
41.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+98%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Meade, Tennessee?

Belle Meade, Tennessee has about 2,912 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle Meade, Tennessee earns about $226,250 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Meade, Tennessee?

About 86.8% 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 1.6% 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 82 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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