Bellmead, TX Demographics

A map of Bellmead's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	5,408	4,505	51.2%	42.9%
White	3,043	3,604	28.8%	34.3%
Black	1,423	1,973	13.5%	18.8%
Multiracial	453	298	4.3%	2.8%
Asian	220	46	2.1%	0.4%
Native American/Other	19	68	0.2%	0.6%

Bellmead, Texas has an estimated population of 10,566, a less than 1% change from the 10,494 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.2% Hispanic, 28.8% White, 13.5% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bellmead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bellmead has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bellmead, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellmead is ranked the 262nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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). Bellmead was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellmead's White Population

3,043 residents of Bellmead, or 28.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellmead is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Bellmead ranks 1258th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellmead's White population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Bellmead's population has decreased from 34.3% to 28.8%.

Bellmead is more White than neighboring Beverly Hills (16.7% White). Bellmead is less White than neighboring Lacy-Lakeview (39.7% White), Waco (44.2% White), Ross (93.1% White), and Leroy (90.6% White).

Bellmead's Black Population

1,423 residents of Bellmead, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellmead is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Bellmead ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellmead's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Black residents' share of Bellmead's population has decreased from 18.8% to 13.5%.

Bellmead is more Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (11.5% Black), Ross (0% Black), and Leroy (1.7% Black). Bellmead is less Black than neighboring Lacy-Lakeview (29.6% Black), and Waco (19.3% Black).

Bellmead's Asian Population

220 residents of Bellmead, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellmead is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Bellmead ranks 863rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellmead's Asian population has grown by an estimated 378.3%. Asian residents' share of Bellmead's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.1%.

Bellmead is more Asian than neighboring Lacy-Lakeview (0.8% Asian), Beverly Hills (0.3% Asian), Ross (0% Asian), and Leroy (0% Asian).

Bellmead's Hispanic Population

5,408 residents of Bellmead, or 51.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellmead is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bellmead ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellmead's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellmead's population has increased from 42.9% to 51.2%.

Bellmead is more Hispanic than neighboring Lacy-Lakeview (24.8% Hispanic), Waco (30.6% Hispanic), Ross (3% Hispanic), and Leroy (4.4% Hispanic). Bellmead is less Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Hills (69.3% Hispanic).

Bellmead's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Bellmead, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bellmead is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellmead ranks 896th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellmead's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellmead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Bellmead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leroy (0% Native American/Other). Bellmead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lacy-Lakeview (0.7% Native American/Other), Beverly Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Waco (0.5% Native American/Other), and Ross (0.5% Native American/Other).

Bellmead's Multiracial Population

453 residents of Bellmead, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellmead is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bellmead ranks 984th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellmead's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellmead's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.3%.

Bellmead is more Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Hills (2% Multiracial), Waco (3.4% Multiracial), Ross (3.5% Multiracial), and Leroy (3.3% Multiracial). Bellmead is less Multiracial than neighboring Lacy-Lakeview (4.4% 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.