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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bellefonte

Kentucky · 837 residents · 0.881 sq mi
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Bellefonte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $162,200. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 118% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

837
Unchangedsince 1990
from 838 in 1990
1990 – 2025
950 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 951 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.7
+4%since 1990
from 45.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6808811K1K1K1990201020202024Bellefonte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,333
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,972 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,813
+8%since 1990
from $35,139 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$162,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$738
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $615 in 1990
US average: $602
93.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
6.9% rent
2.2
+25%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(836)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(825)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(7)
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2
+101%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 40.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

Bellefonte, Kentucky has about 837 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bellefonte, Kentucky earns about $73,333 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 $162,200, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

About 39.2% 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 1.8% of people in Bellefonte, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellefonte, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellefonte, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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