Bellevue city, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bellevue city, Kentucky Demographics
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As of 2026, Bellevue city, Kentucky has a total population of 5,598, the 82nd largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $67,143, which is 8% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

Bellevue city Quick Facts

Population 5,598

Median Household Income $67,143

Median Home Value $186,200

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.4%

Median Age 34.9 years

Homeownership Rate 68.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

High School Graduation Rate 95.1%

Diversity Index 18/100

Population 5,598 82nd of 552

Median Income $67,143 above average

Poverty Rate 13.4% 7% higher national

Median Home Value $186,200 above average

How Bellevue city Compares

Median Household Income

Bellevue city

$67,143

$62,417

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Bellevue city

$186,200

$192,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 20.9%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 31.0%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

71.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.3%

Renter 31.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.5%

18-34

33.7%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

21.9%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bellevue city Rankings in Kentucky

#82 Population of 552

#179 Median Income of 552

#100 Education of 552

#167 Home Value of 552

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Cities Similar to Bellevue city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dayton city	5,703	$62,500	$144,100	24.4%	18.3%
Walton city	5,513	$76,375	$226,200	31.9%	7.9%
Wilmore city	6,031	$64,245	$210,700	45.3%	11.8%
Hazard city	5,105	$68,582	$146,100	25.4%	32.6%
Hendron CDP	4,840	$64,777	$197,900	32.0%	1.9%

Population Overview

Bellevue city is a small city located in Kentucky. The total population is 5,598. It ranks as the 82nd most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bellevue city is 34.9 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bellevue city is $67,143. This is 8% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $186,200. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Bellevue city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Bellevue city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

43.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bellevue city, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bellevue city, Kentucky?

Bellevue city, Kentucky has a population of 5,598 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bellevue city, KY?

The median household income in Bellevue city is $67,143, which is 15% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Bellevue city, KY?

The poverty rate in Bellevue city is 13.4%. This means approximately 738 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bellevue city, Kentucky?

Bellevue city's population is 90.1% White, 1.0% Black, 4.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bellevue city, KY?

The median home value in Bellevue city is $186,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Bellevue city, Kentucky?

43.0% of adults (25+) in Bellevue city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.