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Bellefonte

Kentucky · 920 residents · 0.881 sq mi
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Bellefonte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,513. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $266,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 113% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
920
+10%since 2000
from 837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,044 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
−3%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6808811K1K1K1990201020202024Bellefonte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,513
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,882
+82%since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
8.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(862)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian2.2%(20)
Other4.5%(41)
Diversity Score20.7%(191)
Diversity Score
21
+770%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

Bellefonte, Kentucky has about 920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bellefonte, Kentucky earns about $111,513 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 $266,700, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefonte, Kentucky?

About 47.9% 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 6.4% 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 82 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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