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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,800

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.3%3,129

Two or More

8.7%332

Black

7.3%276

Asian

0.8%29

Other

0.3%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%11

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%140

High School Diploma

44.1%1,179

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%164

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%396

Associate's Degree

11.8%314

Bachelor's Degree

6.5%174

Master's Degree

2%54

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

8.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$85,400

Median Renti

$759

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.2%911

Renter-Occupied

46.8%801

Total Units

2,214

Homeownership

53.2%

Vacancy Rate

22.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

20.4%186

$50K–$100K

37.8%344

$100K–$150K

11%100

$150K–$200K

19.4%177

$200K–$300K

9.5%87

$300K–$500K

0.5%5

$500K–$1M

1.3%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

189

$500–$750

158

$750–$1,000

269

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%21

2010–2019

0.8%18

2000–2009

1.5%33

1990–1999

4.2%92

1980–1989

3.2%70

1970–1979

4.7%104

1960–1969

7.6%168

1950–1959

18.3%406

1940–1949

14.1%313

1939 or earlier

44.7%989

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.8%1,143

Electricity

28.6%490

Fuel Oil

1.7%29

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%19

Other

0.8%14

No Fuel

0.6%10

Wood

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,205

Mean Household Incomei

$51,627

Per Capita Incomei

$24,358

Poverty Ratei

31.4%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

1,615

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%129

$10K–$15K

8%137

$15K–$20K

5%86

$20K–$25K

8.1%139

$25K–$30K

6.6%113

$30K–$35K

10.7%184

$35K–$40K

7.2%124

$40K–$45K

2.8%48

$45K–$50K

3.5%60

$50K–$60K

14.8%254

$60K–$75K

6.1%104

$75K–$100K

9%154

$100K–$125K

3.6%61

$125K–$150K

2.5%43

$150K–$200K

2.2%38

$200K+

2.2%38

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

334

Residentsi

559

Avg. Tenant Renti

$279/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing265 homes98% occupied$271/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers64 homes81% occupied$314/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 85 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $38,205/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

82%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

13.2%

Low income$19K–$31K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $31K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

74.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.2% of subsidized households are minority

17.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,459

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,474

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

174(5.9% of civilian adults)