Bellefontaine Neighbors is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Bellefontaine Neighbors has a 2024 population of 10,260. Bellefontaine Neighbors is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,699 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellefontaine Neighbors is $61,358 with a poverty rate of 22.85%. The median age in Bellefontaine Neighbors is 45.1 years: 44 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellefontaine Neighbors was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,535 | 80.24% |
| White | 1,789 | 16.82% |
| Two or more races | 313 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,584 | 2.24 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 2,002 | 1.09 | 61 | 39 |
| Female | 1,533 | 3.04 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Married | 965 | 3.29 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Male | 84 | 2.98 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 711 | 9.8% |
| Associates Degree | 883 | 12.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 743 | 10.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 519 | 7.15% |
| High School Graduate | 2,299 | 31.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 235 | 3.24% |
| Some College | 1,865 | 25.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,287 | 4,518 | 880 |
| White | 1,707 | 1,541 | 371 |
| 2+ Races | 261 | 250 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,917 | $0 | $64,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,034 | $0 | $58,466 |
| High School Graduate | $41,530 | $65,103 | $40,181 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,177 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,593 | $34,979 | $41,122 |
| Some College | $37,995 | $34,855 | $38,063 |
$40,593
Average Earnings
$34,979
Average Male
$41,122
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.07% of Bellefontaine Neighbors residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,399 | 1,997 | 23.78% |
| Multiple | 276 | 189 | 68.48% |
| White | 1,633 | 169 | 10.35% |
22.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.26%
Male Poverty Rate
29.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellefontaine Neighbors is Multiple, with 68.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellefontaine Neighbors is White, with 10.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.4% |
| High School | 23.36% |
| Some College | 22.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23% |
| Female Employed | 12.03% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,644 | $76,016 |
| Households | $46,115 | $61,358 |
| Married Families | $82,228 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,428 | $41,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
677
Number of Veterans
673
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 209 |
| First Gulf War | 150 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 198 |
| 75+ | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 542 | 9.14% |
| White | 135 | 7.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
82.46%
Born in Bellefontaine Neighbors
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
98.55% of Bellefontaine Neighbors residents were born in the United States, with 82.46% having been born in Missouri. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,712 | -109 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 9,821 | -110 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 9,931 | -110 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 10,041 | -109 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 10,150 | -110 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 10,260 | -110 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 10,370 | -80 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 10,450 | -109 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 10,559 | -140 | -1.31% |
| 2020 | 10,699 | 340 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 10,359 | -75 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 10,434 | -120 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 10,554 | -54 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 10,608 | -85 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 10,693 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 10,713 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 10,733 | -25 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 10,758 | -9 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 10,767 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 10,774 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,271 | 349 | 3.2% |
| 1990 | 10,922 | -1,160 | -9.6% |
| 1980 | 12,082 | -2,002 | -14.21% |
| 1970 | 14,084 | 434 | 3.18% |
| 1960 | 13,650 | 3,938 | 40.55% |