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Belle

Missouri · 1,545 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 $29,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,100. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,545
+15%since 2000
from 1,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Belle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,615
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,091 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,526
−18%since 2000
from $17,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,296)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(41)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,492)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(60)
Diversity Score
4
+29%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle, Missouri?

Belle, Missouri has about 1,545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle, Missouri?

The typical household in Belle, Missouri earns about $29,615 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 $75,100, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Belle, Missouri?

About 15.0% 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 24.4% 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 326 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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