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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bellmead

Texas · 9,214 residents · 6.903 sq mi
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Bellmead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,189. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,214
+11%since 1990
from 8,336 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,335 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,208 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+2%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Bellmead
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,189
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,531 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,100
+64%since 1990
from $7,968 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$481
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
35.8% rent
1.3
−29%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(6,603)
Black12.8%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,144)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score60.4%(5,031)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(5,497)
Black14.5%(1,334)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(2,195)
Asian0.6%(52)
Diversity Score69.2%(6,372)
69
+15%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.7%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 15.0 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 Bellmead, Texas?

Bellmead, Texas has about 9,214 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bellmead, Texas?

The typical household in Bellmead, Texas earns about $28,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellmead, Texas expensive?

In Bellmead, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,200, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Bellmead, Texas?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bellmead, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellmead, Texas?

About 19.8% of people in Bellmead, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellmead, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellmead, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 878 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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