Bel-Ridge, MO

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    2024 Population
    2,432
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.4
    2.53% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.7%
    4.92% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $38,049
    4.59% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $90,700
    2.02% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    965
    6.13% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Bel-Ridge, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Bel-Ridge, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Bel-Ridge, MO was $90,700, and the homeownership rate was 46.6%.

    Most people in Bel-Ridge, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bel-Ridge, MO was 1 car per household.

    United StatesMissouriSt. Louis County, MOSt. Louis, MO-ILSt. Louis County (Inner Ring North) PUMA, MO

    Population & Diversity

    Bel-Ridge, MO is home to a population of 2.43k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.55% of Bel-Ridge, MO residents were born outside of the country (62 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.89 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.87k people) in Bel-Ridge, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 317 White (Non-Hispanic) and 190 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Bel-Ridge, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bel-Ridge, MO was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bel-Ridge, MO
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.87k ± 634
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      317 ± 118
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      190 ± 265
    2.38%
    Hispanic Population
    58 people

    In 2024, there were 5.89 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.87k people) in Bel-Ridge, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 317 White (Non-Hispanic) and 190 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.38% of the people in Bel-Ridge, MO are hispanic (58 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bel-Ridge, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.55%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    62 people
    3.43%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    93 people

    As of 2024, 2.55% of Bel-Ridge, MO residents (62 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bel-Ridge, MO was 3.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      42 ± 38
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      25 ± 33
    3. World War II
      22 ± 33

    Bel-Ridge, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bel-Ridge, MO.

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    Health

    89% of the population of Bel-Ridge, MO has health coverage, with 22.6% on employee plans, 46.7% on Medicaid, 8.92% on Medicare, 8.47% on non-group plans, and 2.26% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.8% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11%
    Uninsured
    22.6%
    Employer Coverage
    46.7%
    Medicaid
    8.92%
    Medicare
    8.47%
    Non-Group
    2.26%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bel-Ridge, MO declined by 1.62% from 11.2% to 11%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bel-Ridge, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bel-Ridge, MO employs 965 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bel-Ridge, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (202 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (122 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (102 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,991), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,776), and Construction ($63,906).

    Employment

    Occupations

    965
    2024 Value
    ± 246
    −6.13%
    1 Year decline
    ± 38.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bel-Ridge, MO declined at a rate of −6.13%, from 1.03k employees to 965 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bel-Ridge, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (114 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (111 people), and Material Moving Occupations (110 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bel-Ridge, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    965
    2024 Value
    ± 246
    −6.13%
    1 Year decline
    ± 38.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bel-Ridge, MO declined at a rate of −6.13%, from 1.03k employees to 965 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bel-Ridge, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (202 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (122 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (102 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bel-Ridge, MO, though some of these residents may live in Bel-Ridge, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $36,359
    Median earning men ± $13,307
    $29,778
    Median earning women ± $7,280

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($63,906), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,063), and Retail Trade ($49,315).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,250), Wholesale Trade ($56,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,384).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bel-Ridge, MO was $90,700 in 2024, which is 0.273 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $88,900 to $90,700, a 2.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Bel-Ridge, MO is 46.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bel-Ridge, MO have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bel-Ridge, MO is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $90,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,476
    $491
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$146

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bel-Ridge, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    46.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.6% of the housing units in Bel-Ridge, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $38,049
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,012
    1.05k
    Number of Households
    ± 238

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.05k households in Bel-Ridge, MO declined from $38,049 from the previous year's value of $39,878.

    The following chart displays the households in Bel-Ridge, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $25k - $30k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bel-Ridge, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.1%)
    2. Public Transit (8.91%)
    3. Carpooled (5.39%)

    In 2024, 82.1% of workers in Bel-Ridge, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (8.91%) and those who carpooled to work (5.39%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bel-Ridge, MO have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.46% of the workforce in Bel-Ridge, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bel-Ridge, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bel-Ridge, MO have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bel-Ridge, MO (427 out of 2.41k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 15.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bel-Ridge, MO is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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