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Bellefontaine Micro

Bellefontaine, OH · 1 counties · 45,858 residents · 458.505 sq mi
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Bellefontaine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
45,858
Unchangedsince 2000
from 46,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K46K47K1990201020202024Bellefontaine
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,493
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,479 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,974
+21%since 2000
from $18,984 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(43,385)
Black1.6%(728)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(539)
Asian0.5%(238)
Other2.2%(1,024)
Diversity Score13.3%(6,088)
Diversity Score
13
+90%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

BellefontaineCENTRAL14,151
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1 component county

Logan CountyCENTRAL46,302
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellefontaine, OH?

Bellefontaine, OH has about 45,858 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellefontaine, OH?

The typical household in Bellefontaine, OH earns about $46,493 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 $124,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefontaine, OH?

About 14.3% 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 14.8% 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 3,548 residents, a change of about 8 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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