Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bellaire, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,008

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.5%922

Two or More

3.1%31

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%19

Other

1.4%14

Black

1.3%13

Asian

0.6%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%31

High School Diploma

26.9%194

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%28

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%138

Associate's Degree

10.4%75

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%151

Master's Degree

10.8%78

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

31.7%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$230,100

Median Renti

$799

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.8%348

Renter-Occupied

31.2%158

Total Units

590

Homeownership

68.8%

Vacancy Rate

14.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%24

$50K–$100K

8.9%31

$100K–$150K

11.2%39

$150K–$200K

9.5%33

$200K–$300K

33.3%116

$300K–$500K

16.7%58

$500K–$1M

13.5%47

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.2%13

2000–2009

13.7%81

1990–1999

4.9%29

1980–1989

6.8%40

1970–1979

23.1%136

1960–1969

13.2%78

1950–1959

10.8%64

1940–1949

6.1%36

1939 or earlier

19.2%113

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.6%413

Electricity

16.4%83

Wood

1%5

No Fuel

1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,789

Mean Household Incomei

$70,997

Per Capita Incomei

$35,801

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

493

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%15

$10K–$15K

6.3%32

$15K–$20K

3%15

$20K–$25K

4.5%23

$25K–$30K

10.7%54

$30K–$35K

7.1%36

$35K–$40K

3.8%19

$40K–$45K

3.4%17

$45K–$50K

6.3%32

$50K–$60K

5.9%30

$60K–$75K

13%66

$75K–$100K

5.7%29

$100K–$125K

11.3%57

$125K–$150K

7.5%38

$150K–$200K

6.1%31

$200K+

2.4%12

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

488

Avg. Commutei

16.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

492

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured