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Belle Fontaine

Alabama · 772 residents · 1.553 sq mi
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Belle Fontaine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,857. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $227,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
772
−9%since 2023
from 853 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
497 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 549 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
−1%since 2023
from 44.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
500596693789885201020202024Belle Fontaine
2024772
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,857
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,144 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,308
+21%since 2023
from $33,239 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−4%since 2023
from 0.374 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $180,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+17%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(811)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(16)
Asian3%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(732)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian2.7%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(96)
Diversity Score
12
+5%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−1%since 2023
from 19.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Female
48.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Fontaine, Alabama?

Belle Fontaine, Alabama has about 772 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Fontaine, Alabama?

The typical household in Belle Fontaine, Alabama earns about $107,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Fontaine, Alabama expensive?

In Belle Fontaine, Alabama, the median home is worth about $227,800.

How educated are people in Belle Fontaine, Alabama?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Fontaine, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Fontaine, Alabama?

About 8.3% of people in Belle Fontaine, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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