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Bellefonte

Delaware · 1,313 residents (2025 est.) · 0.177 sq mi
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Bellefonte is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. 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 42.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,388
+11%since 2000
from 1,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,842 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 7,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+12%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,313 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Bellefonte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,694
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,231 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,141
+95%since 2000
from $22,661 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+4%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,511
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+39%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,191)
Black2.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,041)
Black15.6%(217)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(82)
Diversity Score51%(709)
Diversity Score
51
+403%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellefonte, Delaware?

Bellefonte, Delaware has about 1,388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellefonte, Delaware?

The typical household in Bellefonte, Delaware earns about $90,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellefonte, Delaware expensive?

In Bellefonte, Delaware, the median home is worth about $289,500, and the typical rent is about $1,511 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefonte, Delaware?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bellefonte, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellefonte, Delaware?

About 5.5% of people in Bellefonte, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellefonte, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellefonte, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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