Bellaire, Texas Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

Located in Southwest Harris County, Bellaire is part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area. Its population was 15,642 at the 2000 census. Bellaire is known as the "City of Homes." Although it is predominantly residential, there are several businesses located along the 610 Loop. In fact, Bellaire ranks 27th in the state of Texas in terms of per capita income.

The city's median household income is $175,369, and the poverty rate is 4.9 percent. Asians and Hispanics are the most likely to live below the poverty line. In 2016, the poverty rate was 0.46% for full-time workers, 3.19% for part-time employees, and 5.91% for non-workers. Those who are single and 35-44 are more likely to be living below the poverty line. Non-citizens include foreign-born residents, legal permanent residents, international students, and humanitarian migrants.

In the 1950s, Bellaire's population grew rapidly, topping 10,173 from only a few hundred in 1940. The city had 3,186 homes and a part-time librarian. In the mid-1950s, the Swedish general consulate relocated to Bellaire. The city also became home to the first high school in Bellaire. The population of Bellaire is estimated to be around 19,000, making the city a thriving urban center.

The town's name may come from the nearby Bellaire, Ohio, which served as a railroad hub. The town's railroad service also helped make the area accessible to the rest of Houston. Its name has a rich history, but the city was only incorporated in 1918. It is located in Harris County and has close proximity to other major cities in the metro area. It is also a popular residential neighborhood.