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Belfonte

Oklahoma · 298 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 $34,792. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,500. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
298
−30%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+69%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1622613594575562000201020202024Belfonte
2024208
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,530
−21%since 2000
from $15,786 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+55%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47%(140)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(12)
Asian1.7%(5)
Other43%(128)
Diversity Score69.7%(208)
Diversity Score
70
+208%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 32.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfonte, Oklahoma?

Belfonte, Oklahoma has about 298 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfonte, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Belfonte, Oklahoma earns about $34,792 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 $73,500.

How educated are people in Belfonte, Oklahoma?

About 5.9% 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 23.6% of people in Belfonte, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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