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The City of Bella Vista had a population of 31,697 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Bella Vista ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Arkansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Bella Vista is located at latitude 36.4295 and longitude -94.2316 in Benton County. The formal boundaries for the City of Bella Vista encompass a land area of 44.26 sq. miles and a water area of 1.63 sq. miles. Benton County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Bella Vista has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Bella Vista is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Benton County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,697 (100%) |
| Population Density | 700 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 31 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $88,055 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,409 |
| Median Home Value | $296,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,514 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,820 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,615 (11.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,079 (7.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,435 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 9,779 (72.8%) |
The table below compares Bella Vista to the other 625 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 14 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 137 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 46 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 20 | 97th |
| Diversity Index | # 273 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Arkansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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