Population 29,449 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bellevue
Household size in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Bellevue are small: just 1.99 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.16 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in Bellevue is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Nashville area overall, where the median age is 38.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.9, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Bellevue, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bellevue
Renters in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.5% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Bellevue rent their homes (40.3%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (37.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bellevue: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Bellevue has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Nashville neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Bellevue has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $983 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,043 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,554 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,070 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,086 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bellevue costs $2,070 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,086 a month from 2006–10, a 111% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bellevue
Bachelor's degrees in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.6% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.9% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.7% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Bellevue: 62.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Bellevue: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bellevue
| Period | Bellevue | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Bellevue than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bellevue compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 1.99 | 40.7 | 7.0% | 40.3% | 7.9% | 1992 | $2,070 | 62.7% | 96.9% | 3.6% |
| West Meade | 2.19 | 44.3 | 7.9% | 37.5% | 6.6% | 1975 | $2,205 | 72.6% | 98.8% | 3.3% |
| Hillwood Estates | 2.15 | 37.5 | 6.4% | 37.9% | 8.7% | 1974 | $2,109 | 74.2% | 97.2% | 1.7% |
| White Bridge | 1.73 | 39.7 | 9.1% | 57.5% | 9.9% | 1983 | $1,407 | 58.7% | 91.9% | 1.7% |
| Charlotte Park | 1.98 | 34.7 | 3.4% | 32.3% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,788 | 60.1% | 94.8% | 3.2% |
| Green Hills | 2.09 | 43.0 | 4.0% | 33.4% | 9.2% | 1978 | $1,945 | 81.1% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| Sylvan Park | 2.27 | 37.8 | 4.0% | 24.9% | 8.3% | 1962 | $1,833 | 78.8% | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| Cherokee Park | 1.67 | 42.8 | 4.2% | 60.2% | 14.0% | 1983 | $1,857 | 68.7% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| Hillsboro West End | 1.80 | 37.5 | 3.4% | 56.9% | 15.0% | 1971 | $1,811 | 81.5% | 98.3% | 4.8% |
| Bellmont Hillsboro | 1.91 | 26.9 | 4.5% | 40.0% | 13.7% | 1954 | $1,912 | 76.2% | 99.2% | 6.8% |
| Vanderbilt-West End | 1.40 | 23.3 | 2.4% | 98.8% | 64.5% | 2013 | $1,864 | 47.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bellevue. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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