Bellevue, NE Demographics

A map of Bellevue's Population by Race

Bellevue, Nebraska has an estimated population of 64,510, a less than 1% change from the 64,176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.1% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 5.6% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, and 1.4% 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 more diverse than Nebraska 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 50.2% in 2020 and 50.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellevue is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellevue's White Population

43,919 residents of Bellevue, or 68.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellevue is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Bellevue ranks 560th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 68.1%.

Bellevue is more White than neighboring Offutt AFB (56.8% White), and La Platte (0% White). Bellevue is less White than neighboring Ralston (70.7% White), Council Bluffs (81.2% White), and Papillion (82.5% White).

Bellevue's Black Population

3,626 residents of Bellevue, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Bellevue ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Bellevue is more Black than neighboring La Platte (0% Black), Ralston (0.9% Black), Council Bluffs (2.7% Black), and Papillion (3.9% Black). Bellevue is less Black than neighboring Offutt AFB (8.4% Black).

Bellevue's Asian Population

1,991 residents of Bellevue, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Bellevue ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.7%. Asian residents' share of Bellevue's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.1%.

Bellevue is more Asian than neighboring Offutt AFB (1.4% Asian), La Platte (0% Asian), Ralston (0.3% Asian), Council Bluffs (1.1% Asian), and Papillion (1.1% Asian).

Bellevue's Hispanic Population

10,992 residents of Bellevue, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellevue is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bellevue ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.0%.

Bellevue is more Hispanic than neighboring Offutt AFB (16.2% Hispanic), La Platte (0% Hispanic), Council Bluffs (11.6% Hispanic), and Papillion (8.6% Hispanic). Bellevue is less Hispanic than neighboring Ralston (24.3% Hispanic).

Bellevue's Native American/Other Population

922 residents of Bellevue, or 1.4% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellevue ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Bellevue is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Platte (0% Native American/Other), Ralston (0.8% Native American/Other), Council Bluffs (0.6% Native American/Other), and Papillion (0.2% Native American/Other). Bellevue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Offutt AFB (1.9% Native American/Other).

Bellevue's Multiracial Population

3,060 residents of Bellevue, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bellevue ranks 48th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellevue's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.7%.

Bellevue is more Multiracial than neighboring La Platte (0% Multiracial), Ralston (3% Multiracial), Council Bluffs (2.8% Multiracial), and Papillion (3.8% Multiracial). Bellevue is less Multiracial than neighboring Offutt AFB (15.2% 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.