Bellevue, IA Demographics

A map of Bellevue's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,176	2,271	96.3%	96.1%
Multiracial	46	50	2.0%	2.1%
Hispanic	28	21	1.2%	0.9%
Asian	9	5	0.4%	0.2%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.4%

Bellevue, Iowa has an estimated population of 2,259, a decrease from the 2,363 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bellevue, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bellevue is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bellevue, that probability was 7.6% in 2020 and 7.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellevue is ranked the 152nd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). Bellevue was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellevue's White Population

2,176 residents of Bellevue, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellevue is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Bellevue ranks 171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 96.3%.

Bellevue is more White than neighboring Springbrook (92.8% White), Hanover (88.9% White), Galena (91.9% White), and The Galena Territory (88.8% White). Bellevue is less White than neighboring St. Donatus (98.5% White).

Bellevue's Black Population

0 residents of Bellevue, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellevue is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Bellevue ranks 491st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bellevue is less Black than neighboring Hanover (2.1% Black), and Galena (0.7% Black).

Bellevue's Asian Population

9 residents of Bellevue, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellevue is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Bellevue ranks 469th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Asian population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bellevue is more Asian than neighboring Springbrook (0% Asian), St. Donatus (0% Asian), and The Galena Territory (0.3% Asian). Bellevue is less Asian than neighboring Hanover (1.1% Asian), and Galena (2% Asian).

Bellevue's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Bellevue, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellevue is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bellevue ranks 852nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Bellevue is less Hispanic than neighboring Springbrook (7.2% Hispanic), St. Donatus (1.5% Hispanic), Hanover (4.1% Hispanic), Galena (2.7% Hispanic), and The Galena Territory (9.2% Hispanic).

Bellevue's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bellevue, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellevue ranks 435th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bellevue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanover (0.4% Native American/Other), and The Galena Territory (0.2% Native American/Other).

Bellevue's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Bellevue, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bellevue ranks 676th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Bellevue is more Multiracial than neighboring Springbrook (0% Multiracial), St. Donatus (0% Multiracial), and The Galena Territory (1.5% Multiracial). Bellevue is less Multiracial than neighboring Hanover (3.5% Multiracial), and Galena (2.7% 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.