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Belle

West Virginia · 1,260 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Belle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $90,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,260
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,826 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+2%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Belle
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,824
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,118 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,170
+19%since 2000
from $18,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,199)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(68)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,218)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.2%(66)
Diversity Score16.9%(214)
Diversity Score
17
+213%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
58.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle, West Virginia?

Belle, West Virginia has about 1,260 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle, West Virginia?

The typical household in Belle, West Virginia earns about $33,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle, West Virginia expensive?

In Belle, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $90,200, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Belle, West Virginia?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Belle, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle, West Virginia?

About 15.4% of people in Belle, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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