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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bellefonte

Pennsylvania · 6,395 residents · 1.844 sq mi
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Bellefonte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,216. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $99,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,395
+1%since 1990
from 6,358 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,468 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 3,448 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+4%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Bellefonte
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,216
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,659
+57%since 1990
from $11,890 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$483
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
49.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
50.5% rent
3.0
−2%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(6,275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(75)
Diversity Score3.2%(205)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(6,195)
Black0.9%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(38)
Asian0.5%(30)
Diversity Score4.9%(312)
5
+51%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania?

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania has about 6,395 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania earns about $33,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellefonte, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania?

About 13.5% of people in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellefonte, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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