Bellmead, Texas facts for kids
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Bellmead, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.95 sq mi (17.99 km2) |
| • Land | 6.90 sq mi (17.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,494 |
| • Density | 1,557.55/sq mi (601.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76704-76705
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-07408 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409824 |
| Website | http://www.bellmead.com |
Bellmead is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 10,494 people lived there. Bellmead is part of the larger Waco area.
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Bellmead's Location
Bellmead is a city in Texas, a state in the United States. It covers about 6.2 square miles (16 square kilometers) of land. The city is located in McLennan County.
Who Lives in Bellmead?
Bellmead has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 5,127 | — | |
| 1970 | 7,698 | 50.1% | |
| 1980 | 7,569 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 8,336 | 10.1% | |
| 2000 | 9,214 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 9,901 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,494 | 6.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Bellmead's Diverse Community
In 2020, there were 10,494 people living in Bellmead. There were 3,967 households and 2,417 families.
The city is home to many different groups of people. Here's a look at the community in 2020:
| Group | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 34.34% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 18.8% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 0.47% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 0.44% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0.02% |
| Other Race (not Hispanic) | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 2.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.93% |
Families and Income
In 2010, about 47% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 30.5% of the total population was under 18 years old. The average household had 2.5 people.
The average income for a household in Bellmead was about $43,523. For families, the average income was around $34,511. The average income per person in the city was $16,910.
Most adults in Bellmead, about 65.7%, have finished high school. Also, nearly 11% of these people have earned a college degree or higher.
See also
In Spanish: Bellmead para niños
