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Bellefonte

Kentucky · 881 residents (2025 est.) · 0.881 sq mi
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Bellefonte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $282,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 84% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% 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
1,419
+70%since 2000
from 837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,611 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−17%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:881 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6808811K1K1K1990201020202024Bellefonte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,429
+57%since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+12%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,726
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+40.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(825)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,233)
Black4.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian4.8%(68)
Other3.3%(47)
Diversity Score30%(425)
Diversity Score
30
+1159%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

Bellefonte, Kentucky has about 1,419 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bellefonte, Kentucky earns about $117,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellefonte, Kentucky expensive?

In Bellefonte, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $282,600, and the typical rent is about $1,726 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bellefonte, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

About 9.9% of people in Bellefonte, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellefonte, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellefonte, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 581 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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