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Belle Fontaine

Alabama · 613 residents · 1.553 sq mi
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Belle Fontaine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
613
+9%since 2019
from 564 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
395 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 363 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
Unchangedsince 2019
from 44.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
500596693789885201020202024Belle Fontaine
2024772
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,807 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,151
+5%since 2019
from $24,026 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food18%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(99)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(509)
Black1.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6%(37)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.7%(121)
Diversity Score
20
+12%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+9%since 2019
from 32.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Female
48.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Fontaine, Alabama?

Belle Fontaine, Alabama has about 613 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle Fontaine, Alabama earns about $53,750 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 $119,800.

How educated are people in Belle Fontaine, Alabama?

About 14.0% 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 29.9% of people in Belle Fontaine, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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