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Bellefontaine, OH · 1 counties · 46,302 residents (2025 est.) · 458.505 sq mi
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Bellefontaine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,200. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,089
Unchangedsince 2000
from 46,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46,302 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K46K47K1990201020202024Bellefontaine
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,551
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,479 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,989
+105%since 2000
from $18,984 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+8%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(44,047)
Black1.7%(778)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(332)
Asian0.4%(181)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(3,207)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(42,154)
Black1.7%(771)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,084)
Asian0.5%(252)
Other4%(1,828)
Diversity Score20.1%(9,277)
Segregation Score28.6%(13,183)
Diversity Score
20
+189%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
−6%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

BellefontaineCENTRAL14,151
What's inside

1 component county

Logan CountyCENTRAL46,302
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellefontaine, OH?

Bellefontaine, OH has about 46,089 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellefontaine, OH?

The typical household in Bellefontaine, OH earns about $71,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellefontaine, OH expensive?

In Bellefontaine, OH, the median home is worth about $203,200, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefontaine, OH?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bellefontaine, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellefontaine, OH?

About 11.1% of people in Bellefontaine, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellefontaine, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellefontaine, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,779 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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