Bellevue, Erie County, Huron County, Sandusky County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bellevue, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bellevue, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bellevue, Ohio. The estimated population of Bellevue, Ohio is 8,201 people, with a median age of 39.7.

We can look at the total population in Bellevue over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,201
+3.44%
+2.46%
2020
7,928
-0.11% -
2019
7,937
-0.63% -
2018
7,987
-0.21% -
2017
8,004
- -

Population of Bellevue, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.8%
97.2%
-6.58%
Black/African American
1%
0.4%
+150.00%
Native
0.6%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
6.2%
2%
+210.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.2%
+100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.4%
0.3%
+33.33%
Other
0.6%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bellevue, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.7 -1.49% 37.7 -2.08% 43.1 +0.7%
2020 40.3 +2.54% 38.5 +9.07% 42.8 +4.39%
2019 39.3 +0.51% 35.3 -1.94% 41 -1.2%
2018 39.1 +1.82% 36 -1.1% 41.5 -0.48%
2017 38.4 - 36.4 - 41.7 -

The median age of Bellevue, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 698 -28.41% 401 +8.78% 516 410
10 to 19 416 +65.46% 538 -22.01% 758 424
20 to 29 597 -3.81% 620 -14.48% 569 526
30 to 39 475 3.88% 387 +29.41% 453 508
40 to 49 423 +22.19% 683 -47.79% 519 405
50 to 59 597 -38.08% 467 -0.0099999999999998% 394 462
60 to 69 384 +45.62% 468 +30.29% 585 626
70+ 327 +40.06% 523 +9.19% 474 572

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bellevue, Ohio is $55,734.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bellevue.

  • Under 25
    $41,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,412.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,390.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,931.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bellevue, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bellevue, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bellevue, Ohio is currently $75,987.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.60% of households in Bellevue are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bellevue against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bellevue is $31,991.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bellevue by the total population of Bellevue.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bellevue, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bellevue to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bellevue that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bellevue over the age of 16 is 6,543.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bellevue is 61.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 450 60.00% 8.90%
20 to 24 years 507 80.70% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 588 95.40% 11.80%
30 to 34 years 469 82.90% 6.40%
35 to 44 years 919 81.10% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 952 83.30% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 401 69.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 809 61.70% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 804 33.00% 2.30%
75 years and over 644 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bellevue. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,266 64.50% 6.10%
Black or African American 64 57.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 34 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 22 45.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 148 85.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 242 79.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,159 64.40% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bellevue as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bellevue is 4,009, with median earnings of $37,744.00.

Women in Bellevue, Ohio earning approximately 72.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,009 $37,744.00
Male 2,194 $43,571.00
Female 1,815 $31,670.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 325 $69,896.00
Business and Financial 103 $31,890.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $47,019.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 27 $0.00
Educational and Library 173 $54,391.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $16,518.00
Healthcare Practitioners 293 $48,385.00
Healthcare Support 186 $30,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 242 $9,605.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $13,500.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $15,521.00
Sales 477 $19,271.00
Office and Administrative Support 274 $26,354.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 158 $55,781.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 206 $53,877.00
Production 725 $40,339.00
Transportation and Material Moving 205 $56,464.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 178 $119,000.00 147 $62,695.00
Business and Financial 44 $0.00 59 $50,179.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $56,597.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $54,471.00 120 $54,231.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $38,942.00 233 $51,354.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 180 $30,795.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $2,499.00 167 $15,559.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $0.00 73 $8,250.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 17 $0.00
Sales 285 $13,234.00 192 $32,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $34,844.00 187 $26,003.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 158 $55,781.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $54,058.00 10 $0.00
Production 474 $44,167.00 251 $34,266.00
Transportation and Material Moving 176 $58,750.00 29 $21,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,502 households in Bellevue, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,105 families in Bellevue with an average family size of 2.92 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,556 99 450 1,397
Average Household Size 3.07 2.95 2.86 1.21
Total Families 1,556 99 450 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.53 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 2,105 families in Bellevue, 12.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bellevue:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,638 housing units in Bellevue, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,502 96.26%
Vacant 136 3.74%

27.27% of the total 3,638 housing units in Bellevue are rental units. This is approximately 992 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,395 are occupied by the owner - or 65.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bellevue is $728.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bellevue that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    115
  • Less than $500
    165
  • $500 to $999
    751
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    69
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bellevue is $101,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bellevue that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    182
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    996
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    513
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    310
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    223
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    37
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    134
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bellevue. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bellevue that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,163
  • 1940 to 1949
    180
  • 1950 to 1959
    617
  • 1960 to 1969
    458
  • 1970 to 1979
    440
  • 1980 to 1989
    264
  • 1990 to 1999
    318
  • 2000 to 2009
    148
  • 2010 to 2013
    43
  • 2014 or later
    7

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bellevue that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    287
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,244
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,207
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    764

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bellevue get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bellevue that commute to work in a particular way.

17.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bellevue.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    536
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    673
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    561
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    471
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    571
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    349
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    398
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    44
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    73
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    109
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    12

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bellevue, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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