Demographics & People — Bel Aire, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,654 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,000 |
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| Median Age | 35.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,076 |
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| Family Households | 2,346 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4706 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,368 |
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| Black or African American | 953 |
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| Asian | 557 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,142 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,013 |
| German | 2,328 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,421 |
| English | 1,134 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,052 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 944 |
| Irish | 549 |
| Scottish | 308 |
| French (except Basque) | 197 |
| Scandinavian | 177 |
Language
| English Only | 6,908 |
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| Spanish | 319 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,840 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 317 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,124 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bel Aire, Kansas.
