Bellemeade, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 851, Bellemeade'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

Bellemeade is a small community located in Kentucky, within Jefferson County. The total population is 851. It ranks as the 264th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bellemeade is 51.8 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 13.8% 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 Bellemeade is $97,639. This is 53% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $353,200. Housing costs are 72% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bellemeade has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.5%.

Education

58.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bellemeade in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 112% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.9%. Notably, 19.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bellemeade, Kentucky 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 Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.