Bel Aire City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 5836 residents, 1976 households, and 1618 families in the city. The population density was 2680.8 people per square mile (1035.06/kmē), making it the 13th most densely populated city in Kansas. There were 2024 housing units at an average density of 928.4 per square mile (358.46/kmē). The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.3. In the city the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males. The median age is 33.2 years, the median age of male residents at 32.6 and the median age of female residents at 33.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 85.47% White, 7.32% Black or African American, 0.45% American Indian, 3.68% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 1.97% from two or more races and 1.1% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $66937, making it the tenth wealthiest city by median household income among the Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $72091, it would be the 12th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $23202, it is the 29th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income was $35473, Median income for males is $42656, compared with $25849 for females.
In 2000, 1841 pupils and students, of which 53.61% are male and 46.39% are female, 31.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 12.93% nursery or pri school, 6.25% kindergarten, 45.25% elementary school, 17.93% high school and 17.65% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5836 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6025 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6072 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6260 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6396 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6492 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6497 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6531 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6607 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6688 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6797 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 160 | 78 | 238 |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 65 | 115 |
| Elementary school | 415 | 418 | 833 |
| High school | 206 | 124 | 330 |
| College or graduate school | 156 | 169 | 325 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Aire city, Kansas | $66937 | $72091 | $23202 |
| Sedgwick County, Kansas | $42485 | $51645 | $20907 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |