Bellaire, MI Demographics

A map of Bellaire's Population by Race

Bellaire, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,008, a decrease from the 1,053 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.3% Black, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bellaire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bellaire is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bellaire, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellaire is ranked the 442nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bellaire was ranked the 421st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellaire's White Population

922 residents of Bellaire, or 91.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellaire is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Bellaire ranks 243rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellaire's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Bellaire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.5%.

Bellaire is more White than neighboring Mancelona (84.8% White). Bellaire is less White than neighboring Central Lake (97.5% White), Alden (100% White), Rapid City (95.1% White), and East Jordan (92.6% White).

Bellaire's Black Population

13 residents of Bellaire, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellaire is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Bellaire ranks 437th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellaire's Black population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Black residents' share of Bellaire's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Bellaire is more Black than neighboring Central Lake (0.1% Black), Alden (0% Black), Rapid City (0% Black), and East Jordan (0% Black). Bellaire is less Black than neighboring Mancelona (3.2% Black).

Bellaire's Asian Population

6 residents of Bellaire, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellaire is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Bellaire ranks 470th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellaire's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bellaire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Bellaire is more Asian than neighboring Central Lake (0% Asian), Alden (0% Asian), Rapid City (0% Asian), and Mancelona (0% Asian). Bellaire is less Asian than neighboring East Jordan (1.1% Asian).

Bellaire's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Bellaire, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellaire is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Bellaire ranks 445th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellaire's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellaire's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.9%.

Bellaire is more Hispanic than neighboring Central Lake (1% Hispanic), Alden (0% Hispanic), Rapid City (1.4% Hispanic), and East Jordan (1.8% Hispanic). Bellaire is less Hispanic than neighboring Mancelona (4.2% Hispanic).

Bellaire's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Bellaire, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bellaire is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellaire ranks 101st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellaire's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellaire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Bellaire is more Native American/Other than neighboring Central Lake (0.6% Native American/Other), Alden (0% Native American/Other), Rapid City (0.1% Native American/Other), Mancelona (0.7% Native American/Other), and East Jordan (0.9% Native American/Other).

Bellaire's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Bellaire, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellaire is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bellaire ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellaire's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellaire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Bellaire is more Multiracial than neighboring Central Lake (0.8% Multiracial), and Alden (0% Multiracial). Bellaire is less Multiracial than neighboring Rapid City (3.4% Multiracial), Mancelona (7.1% Multiracial), and East Jordan (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.