Bel Aire is a city located in Sedgwick County Kansas. Bel Aire has a 2024 population of 9,946. Bel Aire is currently growing at a rate of 4.29% annually and its population has increased by 19.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,308 in 2020.
The average household income in Bel Aire is $106,592 with a poverty rate of 14.27%. The median age in Bel Aire is 35.5 years: 34 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bel Aire was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,368 | 73.58% |
| Black or African American | 953 | 11.01% |
| Two or more races | 705 | 8.15% |
| Asian | 557 | 6.44% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,076 | 2.79 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 1,891 | 3.2 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 730 | 1.35 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 400 | 3.5 | 41.3 | 58.8 |
| Male | 55 | 2.62 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
76.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 0.66% |
| Associates Degree | 620 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,650 | 30.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 968 | 17.68% |
| High School Graduate | 732 | 13.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 4.44% |
| Some College | 1,226 | 22.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,290 | 4,194 | 2,127 |
| Black | 502 | 502 | 253 |
| Hispanic | 291 | 215 | 128 |
| Asian | 286 | 189 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 169 | 120 |
| Other Race | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,306 | $69,097 | $46,204 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,426 | $117,888 | $58,856 |
| High School Graduate | $36,520 | $42,404 | $17,879 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,024 | $32,621 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,539 | $57,170 | $45,526 |
| Some College | $46,500 | $51,186 | $39,705 |
$49,539
Average Earnings
$57,170
Average Male
$45,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.11% of Bel Aire residents speak only English, while 11.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,142 | 412 | 36.08% |
| Black | 953 | 398 | 41.76% |
| Asian | 557 | 286 | 51.35% |
| White | 5,833 | 256 | 4.39% |
| Multiple | 705 | 45 | 6.38% |
| Other | 47 | 38 | 80.85% |
14.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.19%
Male Poverty Rate
14.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bel Aire is Other, with 80.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bel Aire is White, with 4.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.91% |
| High School | 11.34% |
| Some College | 5.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 8.61% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,716 | $120,367 |
| Households | $93,182 | $106,592 |
| Married Families | $106,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,742 | $52,627 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
309
Number of Veterans
265
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Vietnam | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 4.27% |
| Black | 74 | 11.64% |
| Asian | 24 | 7.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.89%
Born in Bel Aire
91.5%
Native Born
8.5%
Foreign Born
4.69%
Non Citizen
3.81%
Naturalized
91.5% of Bel Aire residents were born in the United States, with 61.89% having been born in Kansas. 4.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,994 | 409 | 3.53% |
| 2028 | 11,585 | 410 | 3.67% |
| 2027 | 11,175 | 410 | 3.81% |
| 2026 | 10,765 | 409 | 3.95% |
| 2025 | 10,356 | 410 | 4.12% |
| 2024 | 9,946 | 409 | 4.29% |
| 2023 | 9,537 | 718 | 8.14% |
| 2022 | 8,819 | 367 | 4.34% |
| 2021 | 8,452 | 144 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 8,308 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 8,311 | 234 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 8,077 | 170 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 7,907 | 257 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 7,650 | 247 | 3.34% |
| 2015 | 7,403 | 137 | 1.89% |
| 2014 | 7,266 | 359 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 6,907 | 75 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 6,832 | 34 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,798 | 19 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 6,779 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,836 | 2,141 | 57.94% |
| 1990 | 3,695 | -8,299 | -69.19% |