Village · Ohio
Bellaire, Ohio
Bellaire, village, in Belmont County, Ohio. Bellaire had 3,738 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,870 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,800 (±18). GEOID 3905074.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,738
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,870 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,800 ±18
Median household income
$38,205
±$6,285 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$85,400
±$15,407 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$759
±$98 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Bellaire and what county is it in?
Bellaire is a village in Belmont County, Ohio. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 2,341 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bellaire is in the Wheeling, WV-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bellaire lies entirely within Pultney Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bellaire, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,738 people lived in Bellaire on July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 3,870 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,800 (±18).
| Measure | Bellaire | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,800 ±18 | 65,473 | −297 |
| Households | 1,712 ±169 | 27,195 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.21 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,214 ±164 | 31,522 | no clear change |
Bellaire's population since 2000
From 4,892 in 2000 to 3,738 in 2025: down 23.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bellaire 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 Bellaire?
The median resident of Bellaire is 41.5 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.7%.
| Measure | Bellaire | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±5.6 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.3% ±3.8 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6% ±5.6 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Male | 54.2% ±4.5 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.3% ±5.1 pts | 90.7% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±3.9 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±3.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 23.7% ±4.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±3.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±3.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.5% ±2.9 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±3.1 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.1% ±3.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Bellaire earn?
Half of Bellaire's 1,712 households earn less than $38,205 a year (±$6,285), against $57,017 in Belmont County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $37,237 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bellaire | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,205 ±$6,285 | $57,017 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,627 ±$6,361 | $75,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,358 ±$2,749 | $32,244 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.8% ±6.6 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 58.6% ±15.0 pts | 24.6% | +25.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.2% ±5.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.6% ±5.0 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.4% ±5.2 pts | 86.0% | – |
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 Bellaire?
Owners occupy 53.2% of Bellaire's occupied homes and renters 46.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $85,400 by its owner (±$15,407). The median renter pays $759 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bellaire | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $85,400 ±$15,407 | $154,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $759 ±$98 | $793 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9% ±11.4 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,055 ±$235 | $1,215 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.2% ±7.8 pts | 73.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.8% ±7.8 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,214 ±164 | 31,522 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1% ±6.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.3% ±6.8 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.7% ±6.9 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.2% ±4.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
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 Bellaire building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Bellaire in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
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 Bellaire work and get to work?
74.2% of Bellaire's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Bellaire | Belmont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5% ±5.4 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±4.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±10.1 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.6% ±7.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±6.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min ±3.7 | 25.1 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 Bellaire?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Bellaire, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,384 (Tract 116) to $47,656 (Tract 115).
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 Bellaire) · Census block assignment files
How does Bellaire compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bellaire is the 5,694th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 294th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Bellaire ranks 1,674th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 294th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,554th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 162nd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,674th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,648th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,683rd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,238th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 39th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,572nd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 911th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,654th | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 1,189th | 1,731 |
Bellaire's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Bellaire 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 Bellaire?
15 of the 57 figures for Bellaire 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 Bellaire 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 Bellaire.