Bella Vista Cdp, Arkansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 16582 people, 7818 households, and 6005 families residing in the census designated place. The population density was 252.8 people per square mile (97.61/kmē), it is the 142nd least populated census designated place in terms of population density. There were 8854 housing units at an average density of 135 per square mile (52.12/kmē). The average household size was 2.1 people, and the average family size was 2.38 people. In the census designated place the population was spread out, with 12.3% under the age of 18, 3% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 41.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males. The median age of the census designated place's population was 61.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Bella Vista Cdp was 61.4 and 61.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 16228 White, 30 Black or African American, 115 American Indian, 45 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 130 from two or more races and 33 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $44090, making it the 18th highest census designated place by median household income in Arkansas. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $48233, it would be the 27th highest census designated place by median family income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The per capita income for the census designated place was $25406, making its Arkansas's tenth highest census designated place by per capita income. The median income is $21803, Median income for males is $26182, compared with $18497 for females.
In 2000, 1776 pupils and students, of which 48.65% are male and 51.35% are female, 10.71% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.97% nursery or pri school, 6.02% kindergarten, 49.32% elementary school, 21.45% high school and 21.23% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | -1 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 15632 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 15716 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 15900 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 15934 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 16162 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 16446 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 16494 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 16143 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 16036 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 16388 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 27 | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 46 | 61 | 107 |
| Elementary school | 421 | 455 | 876 |
| High school | 209 | 172 | 381 |
| College or graduate school | 180 | 197 | 377 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista CDP, Arkansas | $44090 | $48233 | $25406 |
| Benton County, Arkansas | $40281 | $45235 | $19377 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |