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.

Bel-Ridge, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,432

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

76.7%1,866

White

13%317

Two or More

7.8%190

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%58

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%46

High School Diploma

34.8%497

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%66

Some College (1+ yr)

21.3%305

Associate's Degree

9%128

Bachelor's Degree

7.7%110

Master's Degree

2.8%40

Professional Degree

0.3%4

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

10.8%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$90,700

Median Renti

$969

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.6%491

Renter-Occupied

53.4%563

Total Units

1,291

Homeownership

46.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.2%109

$50K–$100K

37.9%186

$100K–$150K

27.5%135

$150K–$200K

6.3%31

$200K–$300K

6.1%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

118

$750–$1,000

174

$1,000–$1,250

122

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%5

1990–1999

0.1%1

1980–1989

3%39

1970–1979

8%103

1960–1969

24.6%317

1950–1959

24.8%320

1940–1949

12.8%165

1939 or earlier

26.4%341

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.8%820

Electricity

21%221

No Fuel

1.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,049

Mean Household Incomei

$48,343

Per Capita Incomei

$21,597

Poverty Ratei

17.6%

Unemploymenti

15.9%

Labor Forcei

1,148

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%48

$10K–$15K

7.6%80

$15K–$20K

2.1%22

$20K–$25K

4.6%48

$25K–$30K

18.8%198

$30K–$35K

10.2%107

$35K–$40K

5.3%56

$40K–$45K

10.5%111

$45K–$50K

1.2%13

$50K–$60K

7.9%83

$60K–$75K

10.6%112

$75K–$100K

9.4%99

$100K–$125K

3.7%39

$125K–$150K

0.8%8

$150K–$200K

2.8%30

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

137

Residentsi

305

Avg. Tenant Renti

$449/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

69 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers137 homes80% occupied$449/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $38,049/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

88%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

622.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

163(9.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured