CensusEasy
CITY

La Belle

Missouri · 654 residents (2025 est.) · 0.68 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Quincy micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

La Belle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,688. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $79,400. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
775
+16%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
−35%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:654 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4795626467298121990201020202024La Belle
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,688
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,477 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,820
+11%since 2000
from $12,424 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+20%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
32.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+74%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
RELATED:See current rent listings in La Belle on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(610)
Black5.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(728)
Black3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(19)
Diversity Score14.5%(112)
Diversity Score
15
−20%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.7%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to La Belle

White Springs
Pop 759
Southport
Pop 873
Cottondale
Pop 879
Panacea
Pop 894
Places similar to La Belle
Head to head

Compare La Belle to nearby cities

LA BELLE VS
Quincy
Income$56,480+54%
Home value$153,200+93%
Population38,918+5851%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LA BELLE VS
Keokuk
Income$52,711+44%
Home value$104,300+31%
Population9,510+1354%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LA BELLE VS
Kirksville
Income$50,071+36%
Home value$153,900+94%
Population17,863+2631%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LA BELLE VS
Hannibal
Income$53,721+46%
Home value$127,700+61%
Population16,804+2469%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in La Belle, Missouri?

La Belle, Missouri has about 775 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Belle, Missouri?

The typical household in La Belle, Missouri earns about $36,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Belle, Missouri expensive?

In La Belle, Missouri, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in La Belle, Missouri?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in La Belle, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Belle, Missouri?

About 42.2% of people in La Belle, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Belle, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, La Belle, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare La Belle with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →