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Bellmead, Texas
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
436 ft (133 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • 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
Area code(s) 254
FIPS code 48-07408
GNIS feature ID 1351850
Website http://www.bellmead.com
Bellmead, TX, entrance sign IMG 0289
Bellmead (founded 1954)

Bellmead is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 10,494 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area. The word Bellmead means "Beautiful Autumn Valley" and was the name given to the region by its native inhabitants.

Geography

Bellmead is located at 31°35′48″N 97°5′48″W / 31.59667°N 97.09667°W / 31.59667; -97.09667 (31.596765, –97.096627).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
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 racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 3,604 34.34%
Black or African American (NH) 1,973 18.8%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 49 0.47%
Asian (NH) 46 0.44%
Pacific Islander (NH) 2 0.02%
Some Other Race (NH) 17 0.16%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 298 2.84%
Hispanic or Latino 4,505 42.93%
Total 10,494

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,494 people, 3,967 households, and 2,417 families residing in the city.

As of the census of 2010, there were 9,901 people, 3,513 households, and a labor force size of 4,756 people. The population density was 571.0 people/km2 (1,479 people/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 42.5% White, 17.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 37.8% of the population.

There were 3,513 households, out of which 47.01% had children under the age of 18 living with them. Within the population, 30.5% are under 18 years of age. The average household size was 2.5. Women comprise 48.9% of the population while men make up 51.1%.

The average income for a household in the city was $43,523, and the median income for a family was $34,511. The per capita income for the city was $16,910. Within the population 65.7% have graduated from high school and nearly 11% of these people have completed a higher degree.

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