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Bella Villa, MO

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

691
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

41.3
years ∙ half population younger than 41.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
22.1%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

14.3%
foreign-born population
85.7%Native
14.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Bella Villa is a city within St. Louis County, Missouri, United States.
Location
City in St. Louis County, MO, US
Co-ordinates
DEC38.543621° N, 90.285432° W
DMS38° 32′ 37.04″ N, 90° 17′ 07.56″ W

Population Density & area

5,398/sq mi (2,081/km²)
Total Area
0.128 sq mi (0.332 km²)
Land Area
0.128 sq mi (0.332 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

52.5% male
Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%
males per 100 females
Bella Villa 110.7
St. Louis County 91.7
Missouri 97.2

Nativity

14.3%
foreign-born population
85.7%Native
14.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Bella Villa 14.3%
St. Louis County 8.4%
Missouri 4.5%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

41.3
years ∙ half population younger than 41.3, half older
Bella Villa
41.3
St. Louis County
40.3
Missouri
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
53.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Bella Villa 53.9
St. Louis County 69.8
Missouri 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 20% 22% 22.3%
Working age (18-64) 64.9% 58.9% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 15.1% 19.1% 17.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 53.9 69.8 67.3
Child dependency ratio 30.7 37.3 37.4
Old-age dependency ratio 23.2 32.5 29.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
88%
Black
2.7%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
4.8%
Other
3.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
22.1%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Bella Villa 22.1%
St. Louis County 55.9%
Missouri 40%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Bella Villa population
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Hispanic or Latino 4.8% 3.9% 5.2%
Mexican 2.3% 2.3% 3.2%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2.5% 1.2% 1.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 95.2% 96.1% 94.8%
One race 91.7% 90.8% 90%
White 88% 61.4% 76.3%
Black or African American 2.7% 24% 10.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Asian 1% 4.9% 2.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.5% 5.3% 4.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

55.3% family
Family 55.3%
Non family 44.7%
% family households
Bella Villa 55.3%
St. Louis County 61.7%
Missouri 62.1%

Average household size

2.22
persons per household
Bella Villa
2.22
St. Louis County
2.36
Missouri
2.4

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Bella Villa population
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total households 311 413,849 2,508,227
Average houshold size 2.22 2.36 2.4
Family households 172 255,411 1,558,009
Average family size 3.01 3.02 3.03
Married couple family 128 183,709 1,166,368
Other families 44 71,702 391,641
Male householder 13 18,008 115,975
Female householder 31 53,694 275,666
Non-family households 139 158,438 950,218
One-person households 126 135,312 781,034
Male householder 67 54,383 351,809
Senior (65+) living alone 18 17,170 107,203
Female householder 59 80,929 429,225
Senior (65+) living alone 28 41,040 215,073
Other living arrangements 13 23,126 169,184

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

332
housing units
Bella Villa 332
St. Louis County 446,192
Missouri 2,825,287

Occupancy status

93.7% occupied
Occupied 93.7%
Vacant 6.3%
vacancy rate
Bella Villa 6.3%
St. Louis County 7.2%
Missouri 11.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

96.4%
Single family houses
Single family houses
96.4%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
3.6%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1948
Half of houses were built before 1948, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
25.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
68.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
0%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.5 5.9 5.7
1–3 rooms 2.1% 10.6% 11.5%
4–6 rooms 76.5% 50% 53.4%
7+ rooms 21.4% 39.5% 35%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.2% 2%
1 bedroom 7.8% 9.5% 9.7%
2 bedrooms 58.7% 28% 26.1%
3 bedrooms 26.5% 36.2% 41.3%
4+ bedrooms 6.9% 25.2% 20.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1948 1969 1979
Total housing units 332 446,192 2,825,287
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

83% owners
Renter-occupied 17%
Owner-occupied 83%
homeownership rate
Bella Villa 83%
St. Louis County 69.2%
Missouri 68.1%

Average household size

2.29
Owner-occupied
1.89
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Bella Villa 2.29
St. Louis County 2.49
Missouri 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total occupied units 311 413,849 2,508,227
Year moved in
2020 or later 17.4% 22.1% 24.7%
2010 to 2019 34.4% 38.5% 40%
2000 to 2009 21.2% 16.7% 16.5%
1999 or earlier 27% 22.8% 18.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 96.8% 98.6% 98.3%
1.01 to 1.50 2.9% 1% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 4.8% 6.6% 6.6%
1 vehicle 40.2% 37% 33%
2 vehicles 43.4% 39.1% 37.5%
3 or more vehicles 11.6% 17.2% 22.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 90.7% 76% 57.7%
Electricity 8.7% 23.4% 38.8%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.2%
All other fuels 0% 0.2% 2.8%
No fuel used 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.6% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.5% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$161,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Bella Villa
$161,800
St. Louis County
$276,800
Missouri
$230,300

Housing Cost Burden

19.2%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
19.2%
Owners without a mortgage
8.1%
Renters
60%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Property value
Median Value $161,800 $276,800 $230,300
Under $100,000 5.4% 11.2% 15.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 77.9% 22.1% 25.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 14.7% 20.9% 24.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 26.5% 23.6%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 15.5% 9.1%
$1,000,000 and more 1.9% 3.8% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 56.6% 64.1% 60.2%
Without a mortgage 43.4% 35.9% 39.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,179 $1,753 $1,524
Without a mortgage $541 $698 $546
Gross rent
Median rent $1,200 $1,209 $1,033

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

23.8%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Bella Villa 23.8%
St. Louis County 47.4%
Missouri 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

11.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Bella Villa 11.5%
St. Louis County 5.5%
Missouri 8.2%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

122
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
8.2%
K–12
76.2%
College / Undergraduate
15.6%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

32.5%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Bella Villa
32.5%
St. Louis County
40.5%
Missouri
38.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total enrolled (age 3+) 122 239,585 1,440,482
Nursery / preschool 8.2% 7.4% 6.3%
K–12 76.2% 68.2% 69.4%
Kindergarten 0% 5.2% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 41.8% 19.8% 20.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 13.9% 21.1% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 20.5% 22.1% 22%
College or graduate school 15.6% 24.4% 24.3%
College, undergraduate 15.6% 17.4% 18.7%
Graduate, professional school 0% 7% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 32.5% 40.5% 38.1%
School type
Public school 77% 72.1% 80.3%
Private school 23% 27.9% 19.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

513
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college no degree
28.8%
Associates degree
8.4%
Bachelors degree
16%
Graduate or professional degree
7.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
33.3% · 66.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
72.7% · 27.3%
HS graduate
56.7% · 43.3%
Some college no degree
50.7% · 49.3%
Associates degree
74.4% · 25.6%
Bachelors degree
42.7% · 57.3%
Graduate or professional degree
20% · 80%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Population (25+) 513 693,174 4,243,115
Less than 9th grade 2.9% 1.8% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 8.6% 3.7% 5.5%
High school diploma or GED 27.5% 20.7% 30.2%
Some college, no degree 28.8% 18.6% 20.8%
Associate's degree 8.4% 7.8% 8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 23.8% 47.4% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 16% 27% 19.8%
Graduate or professional 7.8% 20.4% 12.6%
High School or higher 88.5% 94.5% 91.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$43,958
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$32,321
Some college or associates
$45,568
Bachelors degree
$46,250
Graduate or professional degree
$63,750

Poverty Rate

6.6%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
22%
HS graduate
9.9%
Some college or associates
4.7%
Bachelors degree or higher
6.6%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $43,958 $56,448 $49,030
Less than high school graduate $— $34,366 $32,024
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $32,321 $36,932 $38,607
Some college or associate's degree $45,568 $45,322 $44,914
Bachelor's degree $46,250 $71,634 $61,818
Graduate or professional degree $63,750 $93,919 $75,454
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 22% 22.3% 26.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9.9% 13.4% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 4.7% 9.1% 9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 6.6% 3.8% 4.3%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

558
residents 16 years and over
Bella Villa 558
St. Louis County 802,863
Missouri 4,975,226

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
70.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Bella Villa 70.4%
St. Louis County 62.1%
Missouri 60.2%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

41.8
years ∙ half are younger than 41.8, half older
Bella Villa
41.8
St. Louis County
40.4
Missouri
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

54.3% male
Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Bella Villa 45.7
St. Louis County 49.9
Missouri 48.1

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Bella Villa
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total labor force 405 522,057 3,140,747
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.4% 4% 4.8%
20 to 24 years 3.2% 8.7% 10%
25 to 29 years 12.3% 10.6% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 11.9% 10.7% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 21% 21.3% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 17% 19.1% 18.9%
55 to 59 years 8.1% 9.8% 9%
60 to 64 years 17.3% 8.2% 7.6%
65 to 74 years 4.2% 6.4% 5.4%
75 years and over 0.5% 1.2% 1%
Gender composition
Male 54.3% 50.1% 51.9%
Female 45.7% 49.9% 48.1%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

72.6%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Bella Villa
72.6%
St. Louis County
65%
Missouri
63.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

75.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
69.8%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Bella Villa 69.8%
St. Louis County 61.2%
Missouri 59.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Bella Villa
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 69.2% 41% 46.2%
20 to 24 years 68.4% 76.9% 77.4%
25 to 29 years 83.3% 88.9% 85.6%
30 to 34 years 73.8% 86.5% 84.6%
35 to 44 years 97.7% 86.9% 84.2%
45 to 54 years 84.1% 85.8% 82.2%
55 to 59 years 91.7% 79.4% 72.7%
60 to 64 years 88.6% 63.5% 57.1%
65 to 74 years 27.9% 30% 25.7%
75 years and over 4.7% 8.1% 7%
LFPR by gender
Male 75.1% 69.3% 67.2%
Female 69.8% 61.2% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 72.7% 63.4% 62.5%
Black or African American 80% 67.6% 63.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 64.9% 60.9%
Asian 100% 69.5% 69.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 81.5% 66.6%
Some Other Race 50% 72.4% 71.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 68% 67.1% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 51.9% 72.9% 71.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

3%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Bella Villa
3%
St. Louis County
4.3%
Missouri
4%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2.7%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.2%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Bella Villa 2.7%
St. Louis County 4.5%
Missouri 4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Bella Villa
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 14.8% 11.4%
20 to 24 years 0% 9.1% 6.6%
25 to 29 years 12% 4.6% 4.5%
30 to 34 years 0% 4% 3.7%
35 to 44 years 0% 3.2% 3.3%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.1% 3.1%
55 to 59 years 18.2% 2.7% 2.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 3.3% 2.5%
65 to 74 years 0% 2.9% 2.7%
75 years and over 0% 3.5% 2.6%
By gender
Male 2.7% 4.5% 4%
Female 3.2% 4.2% 4%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Black or African American 0% 7.4% 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0.5% 3.7%
Asian 0% 2.5% 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 4.2%
Some Other Race 0% 8.2% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 6.2% 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 5% 4.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

393
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Bella Villa 393
St. Louis County 498,791
Missouri 2,995,281
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

69%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Bella Villa 69%
St. Louis County 73%
Missouri 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Bella Villa, MO workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 17%
Manufacturing 13%
Retail trade 11.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 19.6% of 214 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 23.5% of 179 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Bella Villa
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total employed population 393 498,791 2,995,281
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.4% 1.5%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Construction 7.6% 4.4% 6.8%
Manufacturing 13% 9.5% 11.3%
Wholesale trade 2.5% 2.7% 2.3%
Retail trade 11.7% 9.9% 11.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 6.1% 4.6% 4.9%
Utilities 0% 0.8% 1%
Information 0.5% 2% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 5.3% 7.8% 5.6%
Real estate and leasing 3.1% 2.2% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2% 9.5% 6.6%
Corporate management 1.3% 0.3% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4.3% 4.1% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 6.6% 10.3% 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 17% 15.8% 15.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 5.3% 2.3% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 9.2% 5.3% 6.3%
Other services 1% 4.9% 4.8%
Government 3.3% 3.1% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

86% Private
Government 6.9%
Private Employment 86%
Self Employed 7.1%
Private employment (%)
Bella Villa 86%
St. Louis County 80.9%
Missouri 77.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

7.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0.8%
Unincorporated business 6.4%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Bella Villa
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Private wage & salary 86% 80.9% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 75.3% 67.7% 67.2%
Not-for-profit employees 10.7% 13.2% 10.4%
Self-employed 7.1% 8.7% 9.2%
Incorporated business 0.8% 3.7% 3.3%
Unincorporated business 6.4% 4.9% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 6.9% 10.4% 13.2%
Local government 2.8% 5.7% 6.7%
State government 2.5% 2.2% 3.9%
Federal government 1.5% 2.5% 2.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

14% WFH
Work from home 14%
Commute to work 86%
Working from home (%)
Bella Villa 14%
St. Louis County 18.3%
Missouri 13%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

26.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Bella Villa 26.4
St. Louis County 23.1
Missouri 23.5
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Bella Villa
Employed residents 16+.
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total employed population 393 498,791 2,995,281
Worked from home 14% 18.3% 13%
Drove Alone 78.2% 71.3% 74.8%
Carpooled 5.4% 6.4% 8.1%
Public transportation 0% 1.4% 0.8%
Walked 2.3% 1.4% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.2% 1.4%
Commuting population 332 400,331 2,574,505
Mean travel time (minutes) 26.4 23.1 23.5
Less than 5 minutes 0% 1.9% 3.7%
5 to 14 minutes 23.5% 21.1% 26.1%
15 to 29 minutes 41.6% 47.6% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 15.4% 22% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 11.1% 4.5% 6.2%
60 to 89 minutes 5.7% 1.4% 3.5%
90 minutes or more 2.7% 1.5% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$51,522
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Bella Villa $51,522
St. Louis County $65,965
Missouri $56,112
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

89 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Bella Villa 89¢
St. Louis County 76¢
Missouri 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Bella Villa, MO workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$87,500
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $87,500
Retail trade $62,500
Manufacturing $57,063
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Retail trade earn the highest median earnings — $63,472, compared to $54,286 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $87,500, compared to $48,438 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Bella Villa
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Median Earnings $51,522 $65,965 $56,112
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $80,339 $49,131
Mining and logging $— $74,432 $73,499
Construction $53,750 $67,874 $60,924
Manufacturing $57,063 $80,698 $59,823
Wholesale trade $43,333 $71,097 $62,116
Retail trade $62,500 $44,137 $41,922
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $50,833 $56,442 $59,213
Utilities $— $95,405 $86,270
Information $— $85,259 $68,317
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $51,250 $89,383 $72,753
Real estate and leasing $— $71,670 $60,216
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $87,500 $103,268 $82,861
Corporate management $— $131,833 $95,189
Administrative and waste services $50,000 $49,638 $45,976
Education and health services
Educational services $31,771 $62,539 $54,084
Health care and social assistance $41,250 $59,776 $52,249
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $44,260 $45,108
Accommodation and food services $51,250 $36,787 $34,556
Other services $— $49,955 $47,522
Government $45,625 $71,916 $59,421
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$73,750
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $73,750
Private company $52,778
Local government $46,563
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $78,333, compared to $54,286 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $66,250, compared to $48,438 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Bella Villa
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $52,778 $66,235 $56,083
Not-for-profit employees $41,538 $66,784 $59,344
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $84,916 $64,632
Unincorporated business $— $51,514 $46,934
Government
Local government $46,563 $60,604 $53,142
State government $36,500 $53,585 $51,426
Federal government $73,750 $81,158 $71,753
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Bella Villa, MO workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$78,214
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $78,214
Business and finance $72,813
Food preparation and serving $62,917
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $78,214 versus $54,286 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $81,250 versus $48,438 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Bella Villa
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Median earnings(Total) $51,522 $65,965 $56,112
Management and business
Management $61,250 $102,263 $81,674
Business and finance $72,813 $88,221 $74,836
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $101,029 $90,446
Architecture and engineering $— $102,615 $90,820
Sciences $— $87,276 $68,675
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $51,590 $50,599
Legal $— $121,859 $92,427
Education, Training and Library $36,875 $57,987 $51,872
Arts, design and media $— $67,357 $59,032
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $61,944 $101,621 $84,685
Health technicians $— $49,332 $48,865
Healthcare support $— $36,098 $34,528
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $58,771 $53,501
Law enforcement $— $77,620 $58,819
Other services
Food preparation and serving $62,917 $33,025 $30,135
Building and grounds cleaning $31,705 $35,779 $35,160
Personal care and service $— $36,250 $34,241
Sales and office
Sales $51,667 $62,487 $55,512
Office and Administrative Support $51,125 $46,717 $44,353
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $41,250 $40,462
Construction and extraction $31,250 $61,089 $57,206
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $50,833 $65,557 $59,351
Production and transportation
Production $56,250 $48,245 $48,370
Transportation $78,214 $50,892 $54,863
Material moving $43,333 $37,321 $37,827
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$59,583
Median household income in Bella Villa
Median household income (USD)
Bella Villa
$59,583
St. Louis County
$82,936
Missouri
$70,702
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Bella Villa, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$33,667
Per capita income in Bella Villa
Per capita income (USD)
Bella Villa
$33,667
St. Louis County
$51,977
Missouri
$39,695
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Bella Villa, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$73,808
Average household income in Bella Villa
Avg household income (USD)
Bella Villa
$73,808
St. Louis County
$123,036
Missouri
$96,247
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Bella Villa, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$73,808
Mean household income
$59,583
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Bella Villa $14,225
St. Louis County $40,100
Missouri $25,545
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Bella Villa
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Bella Villa and peer geographies.
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total households 311 413,849 2,508,227
Median household income $59,583 $82,936 $70,702
Mean household income $73,808 $123,036 $96,247
Mean-median gap $14,225 $40,100 $25,545
Family households 172 255,411 1,558,009
Median family income $80,167 $110,950 $91,360
Mean family income $93,226 $154,483 $117,375
Mean-median gap $13,059 $43,533 $26,015
Non-family households 139 158,438 950,218
Median non-family income $44,044 $49,697 $41,464
Mean non-family income $48,142 $68,934 $57,541
Mean-median gap $4,098 $19,237 $16,077
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $33,667 $51,977 $39,695
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

83.3%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Bella Villa
83.3%
St. Louis County
77.9%
Missouri
76%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
31.8% of households (99) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $24,948
SSI (disability)
3.2% of households (10) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $6,990
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $6,990
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.4% of households (26) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Bella Villa
Share of households receiving each income type
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total households 311 413,849 2,508,227
Wage-based income
With earnings 83% 78% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 32% 32% 33%
Average social security income $24,948 $26,084 $23,786
Retirement income 22% 27% 26%
Average retirement income $13,399 $32,968 $28,692
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $6,990 $11,484 $11,181
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 8% 8% 10%
Cash assistance 0% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$80,167
Family households earn $80,167, compared to $44,044 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$59,583
Family households
$80,167
Nonfamily households
$44,044
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$83,750
Married-couple families earn $83,750, compared to $61,250 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$80,167
Married-couple families
$83,750
Other family types
$61,250
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Bella Villa
Median household and family income by household size in Bella Villa, compared with peer geographies.
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Total households 311 413,849 2,508,227
Household income by size
1-person $43,529 $45,085 $36,748
2-person $75,000 $96,636 $80,893
3-person $76,250 $113,327 $97,086
4-person $108,214 $146,382 $111,019
5-person $— $131,754 $107,879
6-person $— $134,367 $105,164
7-person or more $— $110,405 $108,650
Total families 172 255,411 1,558,009
Family income by size
2-person $63,750 $96,170 $80,027
3-person $80,694 $112,220 $95,828
4-person $100,625 $148,441 $113,137
5-person $102,778 $137,026 $108,997
6-person $— $131,989 $104,707
7-person or more $— $116,520 $107,366
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

42.28%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
7.13%
of all household income
Top 20%
42.28%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 7.13% — meaning the top 20% hold 5.9 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$269,020
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
19.46%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
18.22%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $269,020 and hold 18.22% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 19.46%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
37%
$50K - $100K
41.5%
$100K - $150K
17%
$150K - $200K
3.9%
Over $200K
0.6%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

21.5%
of all households, 67 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Bella Villa 21.5%
St. Louis County 41.9%
Missouri 34%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Bella Villa
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Bella Villa, compared with peer geographies.
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Median household income $59,583 $82,936 $70,702
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 1% 4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 2.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.5% 5.5% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 6.6% 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 23.2% 10.7% 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 26.4% 16.2% 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 12.3% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 17% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 9.2% 8.2%
$200,000 or more 0.6% 15.5% 8.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 13.8% 19% 23.6%
Share below $75,000 63.4% 45.9% 52.9%
Share above $100,000 21.5% 41.9% 34%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.35
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Bella Villa 0.35
St. Louis County 0.49
Missouri 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$156,013
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Bella Villa
$156,013
St. Louis County
$327,671
Missouri
$241,020
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Bella Villa
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $39,321 $36,484 $30,464
Lower 20% $50,979 $65,378 $55,996
Middle 20% $67,167 $104,247 $87,668
Upper 20% $103,136 $171,917 $137,691
Top 5% threshold $149,031 $250,001 $249,759
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $26,298 $19,930 $16,216
Lower 20% $45,499 $50,565 $42,961
Middle 20% $57,676 $83,562 $71,048
Upper 20% $83,554 $133,451 $109,991
Top 20% $156,013 $327,671 $241,020
Top 5% $269,020 $607,474 $429,588
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 7.13% 3.24% 3.37%
Lower 20% 12.33% 8.22% 8.93%
Middle 20% 15.63% 13.58% 14.76%
Upper 20% 22.64% 21.69% 22.86%
Top 20% 42.28% 53.26% 50.08%
Top 5% 18.22% 24.69% 22.32%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Bella Villa due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 288 White households (92.6% of all households), the median household income is $56,500.
Black
Among the 7 Black or African American households (2.3% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Bella Villa
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the St. Louis County and Missouri.
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
All Residents $59,583 $82,936 $70,702
White $56,500 $96,730 $74,538
Black or African American $— $54,221 $47,941
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $71,250 $60,741
Asian $— $116,608 $95,651
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $103,319 $63,490
Some Other Race $— $63,015 $64,423
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $85,969 $64,327
Hispanic or Latino $— $70,254 $63,809
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

9.4%
9.4% of residents, or 65 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Bella Villa
9.4%
St. Louis County
9.8%
Missouri
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Bella Villa
0%
St. Louis County
1.9%
Missouri
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

14.5%
14.5% of children under 18, or 20 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Bella Villa
14.5%
St. Louis County
13.5%
Missouri
15.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

2.9%
2.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 3 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Bella Villa
2.9%
St. Louis County
8.2%
Missouri
10.4%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
Overall poverty rate 9.4% 9.8% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 14.5% 13.5% 15.8%
Under 5 years 8.7% 15.4% 17.6%
5 to 17 years 17.4% 12.8% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 9.4% 8.9% 12%
18 to 34 years 12.7% 11.9% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 7.4% 7.3% 10.3%
65 years and over 2.9% 8.2% 10.4%
Poverty by sex
Male 8.8% 8.9% 11.4%
Female 10.1% 10.6% 13.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 1.9% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 19.6% 13% 16.2%
Did not work 12.1% 16.3% 21.5%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

8.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
8.7%
Family
5.8%
Nonfamily
12.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

5.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
5.8%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
22.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Bella Villa
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 5.8% 6.8% 8.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 28.4% 23.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 7.6% 10.3% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 6.3% 4.3% 6%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.5% 5.5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 12.2% 15.1% 20.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 30.1% 34%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 8.7% 13.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 24.6% 17.6% 23.8%
Householder 65 years and over 6.3% 15.1% 19.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
6.5% of White residents, or 40 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
57.9% of Black or African American residents, or 11 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Bella Villa
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Bella Villa and peer geographies.
Bella Villa St. Louis County Missouri
All Residents 9.4% 9.8% 12.6%
White 6.5% 5.9% 10.6%
Black or African American 57.9% 19.4% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 14.4% 16.6%
Asian 42.9% 8.3% 11.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 9% 12.6%
Some Other Race 0% 19.1% 18.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 26.8% 10.2% 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3% 13.3% 17.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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