Bellaire is a city located in Harris County Texas. Bellaire has a 2024 population of 16,958. Bellaire is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,188 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellaire is $294,605 with a poverty rate of 2.16%. The median age in Bellaire is 44.3 years: 43.8 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellaire was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,688 | 68.1% |
| Asian | 3,634 | 21.17% |
| Two or more races | 1,194 | 6.96% |
| Other race | 371 | 2.16% |
| Black or African American | 274 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,087 | 2.81 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 4,557 | 3.21 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 978 | 1.15 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Female | 426 | 2.41 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 126 | 2.62 | 69 | 31 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
87.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 0.8% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 1.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,925 | 33.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,736 | 48.4% |
| High School Graduate | 681 | 5.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 1,145 | 9.66% |
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 | 7,880 | 7,798 | 6,576 |
| Asian | 2,425 | 2,347 | 2,099 |
| Hispanic | 1,328 | 1,310 | 825 |
| 2+ Races | 506 | 502 | 374 |
| Other Race | 336 | 336 | 200 |
| Black | 131 | 131 | 86 |
| 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 asian people with a rate of 86.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,685 | $133,417 | $62,258 |
| Graduate Degree | $164,853 | $229,565 | $126,858 |
| High School Graduate | $38,864 | $58,333 | $14,138 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,875 | $27,222 | $0 |
| Overall | $115,814 | $170,536 | $76,768 |
| Some College | $28,085 | $43,750 | $24,264 |
$115,814
Average Earnings
$170,536
Average Male
$76,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.19% of Bellaire residents speak only English, while 28.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,848 | 226 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 3,634 | 96 | 2.64% |
| Hispanic | 1,867 | 39 | 2.09% |
| Other | 371 | 30 | 8.09% |
| Black | 258 | 9 | 3.49% |
2.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.06%
Male Poverty Rate
2.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellaire is Other, with 8.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellaire is White, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.29% |
| Some College | 1.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.01% |
| Female Employed | 1.39% |
| Male Employed | 0.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $243,866 | $331,278 |
| Households | $215,636 | $294,605 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,000 | $99,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.0%
Male Marriage Rate
66.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
305
Number of Veterans
268
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| Korea | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 162 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 3% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.84% |
| Other Race | 5 | 1.49% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
49.59%
Born in Bellaire
77.21%
Native Born
22.79%
Foreign Born
5.42%
Non Citizen
17.37%
Naturalized
77.21% of Bellaire residents were born in the United States, with 49.59% having been born in Texas. 5.42% 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 | 16,672 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 16,729 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 16,786 | -58 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 16,844 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 16,901 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 16,958 | -58 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 17,016 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 16,991 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 16,999 | -189 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 17,188 | -1,769 | -9.33% |
| 2019 | 18,957 | 81 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 18,876 | 46 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 18,830 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 18,790 | 137 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 18,653 | 295 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 18,358 | 406 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 17,952 | 421 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 17,531 | 313 | 1.82% |
| 2011 | 17,218 | 268 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 16,950 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,642 | 1,800 | 13% |
| 1990 | 13,842 | -1,108 | -7.41% |
| 1980 | 14,950 | -4,059 | -21.35% |
| 1970 | 19,009 | -863 | -4.34% |
| 1960 | 19,872 | 9,699 | 95.34% |
| 1950 | 10,173 | -6,499 | -38.98% |