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Belfonte

Oklahoma · 208 residents · 7.893 sq mi
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Belfonte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,792. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $218,400. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 174%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−51%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+46%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1622613594575562000201020202024Belfonte
2024208
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,792
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,270
+66%since 2000
from $15,786 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+74%since 2010
from 0.242 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,400
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+223%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(180)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(6)
Asian1.9%(4)
Other43.8%(91)
Diversity Score67.8%(141)
Diversity Score
68
+200%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2011
from 32.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+32.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.5%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−58.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.7%
−47.0 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.6%
+31.3 ptssince 2017
from 36.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 71.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 10.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfonte, Oklahoma?

Belfonte, Oklahoma has about 208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfonte, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Belfonte, Oklahoma earns about $49,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belfonte, Oklahoma expensive?

In Belfonte, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $218,400.

How educated are people in Belfonte, Oklahoma?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belfonte, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belfonte, Oklahoma?

About 15.9% of people in Belfonte, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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