Bel Aire, Kansas

Not to be confused with Bellaire, Kansas, in Smith County.

Bel Aire, Kansas
City
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°45′50″N97°15′58″W / 37.76389°N 97.26611°W / 37.76389; -97.26611 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Sedgwick
Founded	1955
Incorporated	1980
Area [2]
• Total	6.79 sq mi (17.60 km2)
• Land	6.76 sq mi (17.52 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,394 ft (425 m)
Population  (2020) [3] [4]
• Total	8,262
• Density	1,200/sq mi (470/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	67220, 67226
Area code	316
FIPS code	20-05400 [1]
GNIS ID	473837 [1]
Website	belaireks.gov

Bel Aire is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, ^[1] and a suburb of Wichita. ^[5] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,262. ^{[3] [4]}

History

Bel Aire was founded in January 1955 when a group of local residents petitioned the county government to create it as an improvement district for water. ^[6]

On November 26, 1980, Bel Aire formally incorporated as a city. This was despite a two-year legal dispute with the Wichita city government over whether or not it had the right to do so. The case ultimately went to the Kansas Supreme Court which ruled in Bel Aire's favor. ^[6]

Geography

Bel Aire is located at 37°45′50″N97°15′58″W / 37.76389°N 97.26611°W / 37.76389; -97.26611 (37.763758, −97.266177) at an elevation of 1,394 feet (425 m). ^[1] It lies on the north side of the East Fork of Chisholm Creek roughly 6 mi (9.7 km) northeast of the Arkansas River in the Wellington-McPherson Lowlands region of the Great Plains. Located on the south side of K-254 in south-central Kansas, Bel Aire is within the Wichita metropolitan area, bordered by Wichita to the south and west and bordered by Kechi to the north. ^{[7] [8]}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.86 square miles (17.77 km²), of which, 6.83 square miles (17.69 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²) is water. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1990	3,695		—
2000	5,836		57.9%
2010	6,769		16.0%
2020	8,262		22.1%
U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 [4]

Bel Aire is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 8,262 people, 3,080 households, and 2,234 families in Bel Aire. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 1,221.5 per square mile (471.6/km²). There were 3,258 housing units at an average density of 481.7 per square mile (186.0/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 74.27% (6,136) white or European American (72.25% non-Hispanic white), 9.92% (820) black or African-American, 0.5% (41) Native American or Alaska Native, 4.56% (377) Asian, 0.04% (3) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.01% (166) from other races, and 8.7% (719) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.6% (628) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 3,080 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18; 59.3% were married couples living together; 22.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.6% of households consisted of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 3.3. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 36.4% of the population. ^[16]

23.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.9 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $84,605 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,847) and the median family income was $98,750 (+/- $21,163). ^[17] Males had a median income of $44,161 (+/- $5,434) versus $33,880 (+/- $3,945) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,015 (+/- $7,931). ^[18] Approximately, 4.8% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under the age of 18 and 1.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2010, there were 6,769 people, 2,465 households, and 1,854 families living in the city. ^[22] The population density was 991.1 inhabitants per square mile (382.7/km²). There were 2,554 housing units at an average density of 373.9 per square mile (144.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.1% White, 8.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 4.5% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 2,465 households, of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,836 people, 1,976 households, and 1,618 families living in the city. The population density was 2,680.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,035.1/km²). There were 2,024 housing units at an average density of 929.7 per square mile (359.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.47% White, 7.32% African American, 0.45% Native American, 3.68% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.10% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.02% of the population.

There were 1,976 households, out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.30.

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 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $66,937, and the median income for a family was $72,091. Males had a median income of $50,236 versus $35,298 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,202. About 3.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over. ^[23]

Education

The city is served by Wichita USD 259 and Circle USD 375 public school districts. ^[24] Bel Aire has two private schools as well: Sunrise Christian Academy (Pre-K to 12) and Resurrection Catholic School (Pre-K to 5). ^{[25] [26]}

The Northeast Magnet High School, operated by Wichita USD 259 public school district, is located in Bel Aire.

References

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2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
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12. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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18. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
22. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
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24. "Public Schools | Bel Aire, KS". www.belaireks.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
25. "Private Schools in Bel Aire, KS". Niche. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
26. "Private Schools | Bel Aire, KS". www.belaireks.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2020.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas

External links

• City of Bel Aire
• Bel Aire - Directory of Public Officials
• Bel Aire city map, KDOT