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

17,206

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.5%10,244

Asian

22.5%3,871

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%1,871

Two or More

6.1%1,058

Black

0.6%96

Other

0.3%60

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%69

High School Diploma

3.7%437

Some College (<1 yr)

1.1%133

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%952

Associate's Degree

1.8%208

Bachelor's Degree

36.9%4,313

Master's Degree

20.7%2,420

Professional Degree

16.4%1,912

Doctorate

9.4%1,100

HS or Higher

98.9%

BA or Higher

83.5%

Graduate+

46.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,037,500

Median Renti

$2,672

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.9%5,348

Renter-Occupied

12.1%734

Total Units

6,641

Homeownership

87.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%26

$150K–$200K

0.2%9

$200K–$300K

1.3%68

$300K–$500K

9.5%507

$500K–$1M

34.9%1,866

$1M+

53.7%2,872

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

117

$2,000+

465

Year Built

2020 or later

3%201

2010–2019

12.9%859

2000–2009

22.7%1,508

1990–1999

25.7%1,708

1980–1989

7.9%522

1970–1979

6.4%424

1960–1969

4.5%297

1950–1959

11.7%776

1940–1949

5.2%346

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.6%4,413

Electricity

26.6%1,618

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%22

Other

0.3%21

Solar

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$244,015

Mean Household Incomei

$335,492

Per Capita Incomei

$119,378

Poverty Ratei

2.3%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

8,292

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%119

$10K–$15K

0.3%19

$15K–$20K

0.7%40

$20K–$25K

0.9%54

$25K–$30K

2.9%179

$30K–$35K

1%59

$35K–$40K

0.4%23

$40K–$45K

1.1%66

$45K–$50K

1.6%96

$50K–$60K

2.2%136

$60K–$75K

3.2%196

$75K–$100K

5.3%325

$100K–$125K

5.1%310

$125K–$150K

7.9%479

$150K–$200K

10%608

$200K+

55.5%3,373

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$252/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes93% occupied$252/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $244,015/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $73K/yr

96%

Very low income$73K–$122K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

56% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,91922.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

933

India

365

Mexico

187

Korea

129

United Kingdom

105

Poland

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,964

Avg. Commutei

20.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,981

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

278(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured