Bellaire, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bellaire, Texas is 17,116 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 184th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $236,311, the median home value is $978,300, and the median age is 45.1.
The population has grown 2.9% since 2010 (16,953 → 17,439).
17,116
Population
4758
People / sq mi
$236,311
Median Income
$978,300
Median Home Value
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Bellaire covers 3.6 sq mi of land at 4758 people per square mile.
About Bellaire, TX
What sets Bellaire apart is money: median household income runs $236,311, above the US median of $78,538. Bellaire is a city in Texas with a population of 17,116.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $236,311, putting Bellaire near the top of US cities. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $978,300, with typical rent around $2,705.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 81.7% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 20.4% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Bellaire firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Bellaire city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bellaire city had a population of 16,953 in 2010 and 17,439 in 2024, a 2.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,971 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.24%.
17,439
Population (2024)
16,953
Population (2010)
18,971
Peak (2019)
0.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,953 |
| 2011 | 17,221 |
| 2012 | 17,535 |
| 2013 | 17,958 |
| 2014 | 18,362 |
| 2015 | 18,662 |
| 2016 | 18,798 |
| 2017 | 18,842 |
| 2018 | 18,892 |
| 2019 | 18,971 |
| 2020 | 17,187 |
| 2021 | 16,999 |
| 2022 | 17,078 |
| 2023 | 17,249 |
| 2024 | 17,439 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$236,311
Median Household Income
$112,435
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$978,300
Median Home Value
$2,705
Median Rent
87.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.5%
High School+
81.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
72.1%
Public Transit
20.4%
Work From Home
21.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.0%
Foreign Born
71.6%
Non-English at Home
2.2%
Veterans
6.5%
With Disability
98.1%
Health Insurance
98.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.1% |
| Information | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.9% |
| Construction | 1.8% |
| Public Administration | 1.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bellaire, Texas has a population of 17,116 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 184th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Bellaire, Texas is $236,311, with 1.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bellaire, Texas is $978,300, with median monthly rent at $2,705 and a homeownership rate of 87.9%.
The median age in Bellaire, Texas is 45.1 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
The population has grown 2.9% since 2010 (16,953 → 17,439).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.