Belle Mead is a CDP located in Somerset County New Jersey. Belle Mead has a 2024 population of 6,809. Belle Mead is currently growing at a rate of 7.43% annually and its population has increased by 23.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,492 in 2020.
The average household income in Belle Mead is $206,839 with a poverty rate of 3.27%. The median age in Belle Mead is 35.9 years: 34.9 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belle Mead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,700 | 63.06% |
| White | 1,918 | 32.69% |
| Other race | 105 | 1.79% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,897 | 3.09 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 1,477 | 3.45 | 72 | 28 |
| Non Family | 296 | 1.24 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Female | 116 | 3.22 | 31 | 69 |
| Male | 8 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.39
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 0.46% |
| Associates Degree | 297 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,145 | 31.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,575 | 42.93% |
| High School Graduate | 170 | 4.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 2.62% |
| Some College | 369 | 10.06% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,222 | 2,120 | 2,008 |
| White | 1,293 | 1,282 | 597 |
| Other Race | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Black | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $114,214 | $156,509 | $59,395 |
| Graduate Degree | $141,833 | $171,601 | $126,611 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $112,607 | $152,669 | $71,218 |
| Some College | $49,828 | $49,069 | $58,115 |
$112,607
Average Earnings
$152,669
Average Male
$71,218
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.49% of Belle Mead residents speak only English, while 51.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 31.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,733 | 99 | 5.71% |
| Asian | 3,700 | 71 | 1.92% |
| Multiple | 84 | 22 | 26.19% |
3.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
2.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belle Mead is Multiple, with 26.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belle Mead is Asian, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.7% |
| High School | 12.94% |
| Some College | 9.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.5% |
| Male Employed | 4.87% |
| Female Employed | 1.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $213,125 | $224,664 |
| Households | $203,942 | $206,839 |
| Married Families | $227,529 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,667 | $103,462 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.6%
Male Marriage Rate
71.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
134
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 8.36% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.3%
Labor Force Participation
75%
Employment Rate
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
37.04%
Born in Belle Mead
56.06%
Native Born
43.94%
Foreign Born
24.92%
Non Citizen
19.02%
Naturalized
56.06% of Belle Mead residents were born in the United States, with 37.04% having been born in New Jersey. 24.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,809 | 471 | 7.43% |
| 2023 | 6,338 | 471 | 8.03% |
| 2022 | 5,867 | 113 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 5,754 | 262 | 4.77% |
| 2020 | 5,492 | 5,289 | 2605.42% |
| 2019 | 203 | 8 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 195 | -6 | -2.99% |
| 2017 | 201 | 5 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 196 | 7 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 189 | 18 | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 171 | 71 | 71% |
| 2013 | 100 | -36 | -26.47% |
| 2012 | 136 | 15 | 12.4% |
| 2011 | 121 | -95 | -43.98% |
| 2010 | 216 | 0 | 0% |