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Bellmead, TX
City in McLennan County, Texas.
Population
10,566
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,531
ZIP codes
0
Bellmead and its ZIP codes
Bellmead at a glance
- Bellmead is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 262nd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $52,075 a year, 34% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,100 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $1,107 a month.
Local data for Bellmead, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellmead, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,075
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$155,100
Median rent
$1,107/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,356), German Americans (481), Irish Americans (291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for Bellmead.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
How people get to work
Bellmead, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellmead, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellmead, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.7%
U.S. 11.1% +14.6 pts
Cities near Bellmead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lacy-LakeviewCity | 2.3 mi | 4.4 |
| WacoCity | 5.8 mi | 91 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HallsburgCity | 7.9 mi | 2.7 |
| RossCity | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| LeroyCity | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| RobinsonCity | 10 mi | 30.6 |
| WoodwayCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| GholsonCity | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| HewittCity | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| RieselCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| China SpringCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| WestCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| MartCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Mount CalmCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellmead, TX in?
- Bellmead is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bellmead, TX?
- About 10,566 people live in Bellmead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellmead?
- Nearby places include Lacy-Lakeview (2.3 mi), Waco (5.8 mi), Beverly Hills (6.9 mi), Hallsburg (7.9 mi), Ross (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023