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Belle

Missouri · 1,344 residents · 1.335 sq mi
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Belle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,091. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,344
+10%since 1990
from 1,219 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 913 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
−2%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Belle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,091
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,785
+96%since 1990
from $9,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$351
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,296)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(41)
Diversity Score
3
−32%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle, Missouri?

Belle, Missouri has about 1,344 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Belle, Missouri?

The typical household in Belle, Missouri earns about $24,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle, Missouri expensive?

In Belle, Missouri, the median home is worth about $48,700, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Belle, Missouri?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Belle, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle, Missouri?

About 19.3% of people in Belle, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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