Bellville, Richland County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bellville, 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 Bellville, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bellville, Ohio. The estimated population of Bellville, Ohio is 1,926 people, with a median age of 38.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,926
-3.65% -7.85%
2020
1,999
-9.91% -
2019
2,219
-2.59% -
2018
2,278
+9%
-
2017
2,090
- -

Population of Bellville, 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
96.9%
98.6%
-1.72%
Black/African American
1.6%
0.9%
+77.78%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.3%
+233.33%
Other
0%
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 Bellville, 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 38.6 -8.53% 37.4 0% 40.6 -12.5%
2020 42.2 +9.61% 37.4 +0.27% 46.4 +16.29%
2019 38.5 -7.23% 37.3 -9.25% 39.9 -5%
2018 41.5 -3.71% 41.1 -1.2% 42 -6.04%
2017 43.1 - 41.6 - 44.7 -

The median age of Bellville, 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 9 108 -26.67% 165 -39.5% 76 99
10 to 19 81 +96.44% 136 +25.51% 186 165
20 to 29 113 -20.16% 113 -13.59% 85 93
30 to 39 135 0.07% 128 +34.78% 122 165
40 to 49 73 +25.76% 127 22.97% 92 121
50 to 59 117 -41.1% 132 -52.14% 72 72
60 to 69 138 -22.51% 139 +21.69% 107 170
70+ 131 2.65% 254 -32.71% 124 177

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bellville, Ohio is $44,643.00.

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 Bellville.

  • Under 25
    $36,771.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,938.00
  • 45 to 64
    $0.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,667.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bellville, 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 Bellville, Ohio is currently $61,772.00.

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.

2.52% of households in Bellville 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 Bellville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bellville is $27,175.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bellville 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
    11.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.53%

Employment

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

The total population of Bellville over the age of 16 is 1,495.

Of those people, a total of 67.00% 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 Bellville is 63.60%.

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 95 80.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 124 83.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 54 100.00% 20.40%
30 to 34 years 101 91.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 255 91.00% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 215 100.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 73 72.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 162 71.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 222 23.40% 9.60%
75 years and over 194 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bellville. 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 1,436 66.20% 2.80%
Black or African American 30 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 4 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 19 73.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,436 66.20% 2.80%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bellville is 951, with median earnings of $31,677.00.

Women in Bellville, Ohio earning approximately 50.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 951 $31,677.00
Male 446 $49,167.00
Female 505 $24,669.00

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 81 $51,161.00
Business and Financial 17 $84,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $53,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $21,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $32,391.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 105 $57,566.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $13,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $25,197.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00
Sales 79 $5,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 147 $22,656.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 35 $33,523.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $61,094.00
Production 85 $34,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $51,912.00

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 62 $65,455.00 19 $0.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 20 $17,273.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 52 $32,391.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $57,750.00 62 $47,083.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 39 $13,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $18,667.00 29 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Sales 20 $20,833.00 59 $3,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 7 $0.00 140 $20,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 35 $33,523.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $61,094.00 0 $0.00
Production 68 $40,571.00 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $51,912.00 0 $0.00

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 834 households in Bellville, with an average household size of 2.31 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 496 families in Bellville with an average family size of 3.05 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 403 37 56 338
Average Household Size 3.17 3.35 2.96 1.06
Total Families 403 37 56 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.08 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 496 families in Bellville, 3.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bellville:

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 871 housing units in Bellville, Ohio.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 834 95.75%
Vacant 37 4.25%

36.05% of the total 871 housing units in Bellville are rental units. This is approximately 314 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 517 are occupied by the owner - or 59.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bellville is $629.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bellville 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
    3
  • Less than $500
    98
  • $500 to $999
    211
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Bellville is $143,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    9
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    74
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    187
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    117
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    92
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    38
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    149
  • 1940 to 1949
    46
  • 1950 to 1959
    146
  • 1960 to 1969
    86
  • 1970 to 1979
    163
  • 1980 to 1989
    27
  • 1990 to 1999
    93
  • 2000 to 2009
    111
  • 2010 to 2013
    50
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Bellville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    54
  • 1 vehicle available
    357
  • 2 vehicles available
    281
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    142

Commuting to Work

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

23.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bellville.

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
    93
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    81
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    126
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    93
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    65
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    169
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    84
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    81
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    78
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    60
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

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

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