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Bellaire

Texas · 17,202 residents · 3.597 sq mi
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Bellaire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $200,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $829,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 214% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,202
+10%since 2000
from 15,642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,782 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4,349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Bellaire
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$200,250
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,775 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,967
+112%since 2000
from $46,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$829,400
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,021
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,119 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+58%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(13,041)
Black0.8%(130)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,221)
Asian6.3%(993)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(5,298)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(10,188)
Black1.6%(281)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,830)
Asian23.7%(4,072)
Other2.7%(465)
Diversity Score70.3%(12,094)
Diversity Score
70
+108%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
46.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
77.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellaire, Texas?

Bellaire, Texas has about 17,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellaire, Texas?

The typical household in Bellaire, Texas earns about $200,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellaire, Texas expensive?

In Bellaire, Texas, the median home is worth about $829,400, and the typical rent is about $2,021 a month.

How educated are people in Bellaire, Texas?

About 79.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bellaire, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellaire, Texas?

About 1.8% of people in Bellaire, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellaire, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellaire, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,360 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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