Village · Missouri
Bel-Ridge, Missouri
Bel-Ridge, village, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Bel-Ridge had 2,070 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,132 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,432 (±673). GEOID 2904366.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,070
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,132 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,432 ±673
Median household income
$38,049
±$9,012 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$90,700
±$11,476 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$969
±$140 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Bel-Ridge and what county is it in?
Bel-Ridge is a village in St. Louis County, Missouri. It covers 0.8 square miles of land, 2,758 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bel-Ridge is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bel-Ridge, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,070 people lived in Bel-Ridge on July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 2,132 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,432 (±673).
| Measure | Bel-Ridge | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,432 ±673 | 995,569 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,054 ±188 | 413,849 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.43 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,291 ±197 | 446,192 | no clear change |
Bel-Ridge's population since 2000
From 3,082 in 2000 to 2,070 in 2025: down 32.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bel-Ridge as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bel-Ridge?
The median resident of Bel-Ridge is 32.4 years old; 31.3% are under 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 76.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 13.0%.
| Measure | Bel-Ridge | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 ±5.5 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.3% ±13.3 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.8% ±5.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 44.9% ±6.6 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±2.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 13.0% ±5.1 pts | 61.4% | +6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 76.7% ±13.4 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±10.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9% ±2.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±4.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3% ±6.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±9.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7% ±6.6 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.8% ±5.1 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±3.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.9% ±13.5 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bel-Ridge earn?
Half of Bel-Ridge's 1,054 households earn less than $38,049 a year (±$9,012), against $82,936 in St. Louis County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $39,934 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Bel-Ridge | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,049 ±$9,012 | $82,936 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $48,343 ±$7,241 | $123,036 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,597 ±$4,574 | $51,977 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.7% ±12.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.7% ±31.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.9% ±12.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.4% ±7.8 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6% ±5.7 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bel-Ridge?
Owners occupy 46.6% of Bel-Ridge's occupied homes and renters 53.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $90,700 by its owner (±$11,476). The median renter pays $969 a month including utilities, and 63.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bel-Ridge | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $90,700 ±$11,476 | $276,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $969 ±$140 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.2% ±17.4 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,315 ±$274 | $1,753 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.6% ±10.3 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.4% ±10.3 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,291 ±197 | 446,192 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±3.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±4.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.1% ±7.1 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.4% ±8.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.1% ±8.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bel-Ridge building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Bel-Ridge in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bel-Ridge work and get to work?
82.1% of Bel-Ridge's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes.
| Measure | Bel-Ridge | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.0% ±8.6 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.9% ±11.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1% ±9.1 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±6.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.9% ±6.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min ±5.0 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bel-Ridge?
No census tract lies mostly in Bel-Ridge; 5 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2136St. Louis County | 3,948 | $35,885 |
| Tract 2135St. Louis County | 5,102 | $54,268 |
| Tract 2137.02St. Louis County | 4,209 | $50,379 |
| Tract 2134.01St. Louis County | 4,558 | $44,404 |
| Tract 2137.01St. Louis County | 1,160 | $29,666 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bel-Ridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Bel-Ridge compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bel-Ridge is the 7,570th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 241st-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Bel-Ridge ranks 386th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 241st | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 358th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st | 420 |
| Median household income | 386th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 374th | 420 |
| Median home value | 376th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 151st | 398 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 369th | 404 |
| Median age | 370th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 399th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 90th | 420 |
Bel-Ridge's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Bel-Ridge with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bel-Ridge?
23 of the 57 figures for Bel-Ridge on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bel-Ridge are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bel-Ridge.