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Belle

Missouri · 1,381 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 $38,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,000. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,381
+3%since 2000
from 1,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Belle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,266
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,091 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,127
+13%since 2000
from $17,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
44.4% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,256)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score8.7%(120)
Diversity Score
9
+189%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
62.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle, Missouri?

Belle, Missouri has about 1,381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle, Missouri?

The typical household in Belle, Missouri earns about $38,266 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 $97,000, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Belle, Missouri?

About 12.6% 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 12.4% 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 162 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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