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. The population was 10,494 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
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 | |||
| 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.
See also
In Spanish: Bellmead para niños
