Bellamy, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 158, Bellamy's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bellamy is a small community located in Alabama, within Sumter County. The total population is 158. It ranks as the 533rd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bellamy is 68.3 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 17.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bellamy is $53,011. This is 17% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bellamy. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bellamy, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $105,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Bellamy is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bellamy has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (96.2% vs 25.6%).

Education

4.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bellamy, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.