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Bellefontaine

Ohio · 14,115 residents · 10.103 sq mi
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Bellefontaine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,307. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,115
+8%since 2000
from 13,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,397 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+9%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Bellefontaine
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,307
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,029 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,941
+46%since 2000
from $17,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(11,807)
Black5.1%(667)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(146)
Asian0.9%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(2,257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(11,789)
Black3.8%(534)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(593)
Asian1.3%(190)
Other3.7%(528)
Diversity Score30.9%(4,362)
Diversity Score
31
+79%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellefontaine, Ohio?

Bellefontaine, Ohio has about 14,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellefontaine, Ohio?

The typical household in Bellefontaine, Ohio earns about $51,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellefontaine, Ohio expensive?

In Bellefontaine, Ohio, the median home is worth about $113,000, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefontaine, Ohio?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bellefontaine, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellefontaine, Ohio?

About 15.1% of people in Bellefontaine, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellefontaine, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellefontaine, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,973 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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