Bellefonte is a town located in Boone County Arkansas. Bellefonte has a 2024 population of 429. Bellefonte is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 3.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 415 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellefonte is $56,977 with a poverty rate of 33.13%. The median age in Bellefonte is 31.1 years: 41.9 years for males, and 28.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellefonte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 468 | 94.16% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 4.43% |
| Other race | 7 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 2.45 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.16 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Married | 69 | 2.52 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 44 | 4.23 | 6.8 | 93.2 |
| Male | 16 | 3.19 | 0 | 100 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
44.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 11.33% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 4.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 5.5% |
| High School Graduate | 113 | 36.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 3.24% |
| Some College | 94 | 30.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 247 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| Other Race | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,250 | $0 | $41,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,438 | $0 | $64,375 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $41,250 | $38,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,375 | $43,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,708 | $43,125 | $41,042 |
| Some College | $35,625 | $0 | $35,625 |
$42,708
Average Earnings
$43,125
Average Male
$41,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.58% of Bellefonte residents speak only English, while 1.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 449 | 156 | 34.74% |
| Multiple | 22 | 3 | 13.64% |
33.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.12%
Male Poverty Rate
39.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellefonte is White, with 34.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellefonte is Multiple, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 28.57% |
| High School | 26.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 22.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,781 | $55,358 |
| Households | $46,563 | $56,977 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,429 | $35,645 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 11.3% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.23%
Born in Bellefonte
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
0.2%
Naturalized
99.4% of Bellefonte residents were born in the United States, with 71.23% having been born in Arkansas. 0.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 448 | 4 | 0.9% |
| 2028 | 444 | 4 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 440 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 437 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 433 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 429 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 426 | 4 | 0.95% |
| 2022 | 422 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 421 | 6 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 415 | -61 | -12.82% |
| 2019 | 476 | 10 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 466 | 6 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 460 | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 455 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 454 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 451 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 454 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 452 | 11 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 441 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 2010 | 435 | 0 | 0% |