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Belvue, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Belvue, Kansas had a total population of 175, the 457th largest city in Kansas, with a median household income of $81,111, which is 9% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Belvue Quick Facts

Population 175
Median Household Income $81,111
Median Home Value $184,400
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Median Age 29.7 years
Homeownership Rate 66.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.3x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%
High School Graduation Rate 93.8%
Diversity Index 12/100
Population 175 457th of 721
Median Income $81,111 top 20%
Poverty Rate 8.0% 36% lower than national
Median Home Value $184,400 top 20%

How Belvue Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population170175+2.9%
Median household income$88,750$81,111-8.6%
Median home value$184,700$184,400-0.2%

How Belvue Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.3%
$25K-$50K 14.6%
$50K-$100K 43.8%
$100K+ 35.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
0.0%
$10K-$15K
6.3%
$15K-$20K
0.0%
$20K-$25K
0.0%
$25K-$30K
2.1%
$30K-$35K
0.0%
$35K-$40K
0.0%
$40K-$45K
6.3%
$45K-$50K
6.3%
$50K-$60K
4.2%
$60K-$75K
16.7%
$75K-$100K
22.9%
$100K-$125K
10.4%
$125K-$150K
25.0%
$150K-$200K
0.0%
$200K+
0.0%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%
70.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,375/mo 20.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

12out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Belvue Rankings in Kansas

#457 Population of 721
#101 Median Income of 629
#440 Education of 721
#91 Home Value of 605

Other Cities in Pottawatomie County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Wamego 4,386 $78,809 5.2% $198,300
St. Marys 2,788 $76,771 8.6% $206,900
St. George 1,039 $100,956 5.3% $253,500
Onaga 727 $49,444 13.6% $116,200
Westmoreland 703 $64,750 11.3% $145,500
Olsburg 269 $77,083 17.1% $150,700
Emmett 178 $56,250 19.7% $98,800
Louisville 175 N/A 4.6% $57,100
Havensville 172 $140,134 2.9% N/A
Wheaton 72 $75,417 4.2% $85,700

Cities Similar to Belvue

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Louisville175N/A$57,1007.0%4.6%
Randolph178$82,500$150,00026.7%12.9%
Delia177$85,714$68,90018.3%5.1%
Bucyrus168N/AN/A65.6%0.0%
Lehigh182$78,542$85,00031.3%8.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 175, Belvue'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

Belvue is a small community located in Kansas, within Pottawatomie County. The total population is 175. It ranks as the 457th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belvue is 29.7 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 44.0% of the population under 18, Belvue has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belvue is $81,111. This is 9% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $184,400. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Belvue is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Belvue has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Belvue, Kansas 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 Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Belvue, Kansas?

Belvue, Kansas has a population of 175 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Belvue, KS?

The median household income in Belvue is $81,111, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Belvue, KS?

The poverty rate in Belvue is 8.0%. This means approximately 14 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Belvue, Kansas?

Belvue's population is 93.7% White, 0.0% Black, 6.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Belvue, KS?

The median home value in Belvue is $184,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Belvue, Kansas?

15.6% of adults (25+) in Belvue hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.