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Belle

West Virginia · 1,169 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Belle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,972. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $97,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,169
−7%since 2000
from 1,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,694 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+4%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Belle
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,972
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,120
+40%since 2000
from $18,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,063)
Black1.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score11.2%(131)
Diversity Score
11
+107%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle, West Virginia?

Belle, West Virginia has about 1,169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle, West Virginia earns about $50,972 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 $97,700, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Belle, West Virginia?

About 22.5% 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 11.8% 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 252 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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