Bel-Ridge is a village located in St. Louis County Missouri. Bel-Ridge has a 2024 population of 2,059. Bel-Ridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,133 in 2020.
The average household income in Bel-Ridge is $50,065 with a poverty rate of 23.98%. The median age in Bel-Ridge is 28.5 years: 26.3 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bel-Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,158 | 80.31% |
| White | 283 | 10.53% |
| Two or more races | 140 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 106 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 951 | 2.83 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Non Family | 344 | 1.16 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Female | 321 | 3.18 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Married | 226 | 4.93 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Male | 60 | 2.57 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
40.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 8.59% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 9.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 8.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 5.14% |
| High School Graduate | 544 | 38.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 396 | 27.87% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,147 | 1,073 | 173 |
| White | 188 | 150 | 14 |
| Other Race | 54 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 15.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,074 | $0 | $26,761 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,656 | $30,174 | $25,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,486 | $0 | $45,556 |
| Overall | $31,680 | $32,448 | $29,318 |
| Some College | $35,478 | $35,625 | $35,313 |
$31,680
Average Earnings
$32,448
Average Male
$29,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.11% of Bel-Ridge residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,146 | 517 | 24.09% |
| Other | 106 | 83 | 78.3% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 83 | 78.3% |
| White | 273 | 39 | 14.29% |
23.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.79%
Male Poverty Rate
24.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bel-Ridge is Other, with 78.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bel-Ridge is White, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.95% |
| Some College | 25.19% |
| High School | 15.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.3% |
| Female Employed | 13.86% |
| Male Employed | 11.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,705 | $59,711 |
| Households | $38,642 | $50,065 |
| Married Families | $65,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,333 | $30,066 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
21.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 49 | 3.35% |
| White | 23 | 10.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
18.3%
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
87.31%
Born in Bel-Ridge
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
1.82%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
97.77% of Bel-Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 87.31% having been born in Missouri. 1.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,968 | -18 | -0.91% |
| 2028 | 1,986 | -18 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 2,004 | -19 | -0.94% |
| 2026 | 2,023 | -18 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 2,041 | -18 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 2,059 | -19 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 2,078 | -17 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 2,095 | -21 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 2,116 | -17 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 2,133 | -545 | -20.35% |
| 2019 | 2,678 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 2,688 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 2,700 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 2,713 | -22 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 2,735 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 2,740 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 2,745 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,751 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 2,754 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,753 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,082 | -117 | -3.66% |
| 1990 | 3,199 | -483 | -13.12% |
| 1980 | 3,682 | -1,879 | -33.79% |
| 1970 | 5,561 | 1,166 | 26.53% |
| 1960 | 4,395 | 2,427 | 123.32% |