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Bellville, TX
City in Austin County, Texas.
Population
4,221
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,550
ZIP codes
0
Bellville and its ZIP codes
Bellville at a glance
- Bellville is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,583, 24% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,400 and median rent is $1,134 a month.
Local data for Bellville, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellville, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,583
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$284,400
Median rent
$1,134/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (892), Mexican Americans (817), Irish Americans (293).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Austin County. PPP loans are for Bellville.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,461
13,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $8,408 per person
How people get to work
Bellville, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellville, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
205
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
474
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellville, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Bellville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SealyCity | 13 mi | 11.7 |
| San FelipeTown | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| New UlmCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| IndustryCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| HempsteadCity | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Pine IslandTown | 16 mi | 9.3 |
| BrenhamCity | 17 mi | 13.1 |
| South FrydekCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Brazos CountryCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| Prairie ViewCity | 19 mi | 7.4 |
| PattisonCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| WallerCity | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| BrookshireCity | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| WallisCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| ColumbusCity | 24 mi | 3 |
| SimontonCity | 24 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellville, TX in?
- Bellville is in Austin County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bellville, TX?
- About 4,221 people live in Bellville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellville?
- Nearby places include Sealy (13 mi), San Felipe (14 mi), New Ulm (15 mi), Industry (15 mi), Hempstead (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023