Belle is a town located in Kanawha County West Virginia. Belle has a 2024 population of 1,090. Belle is currently declining at a rate of -1.45% annually and its population has decreased by -5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,154 in 2020.
The average household income in Belle is $69,415 with a poverty rate of 14.19%. The median age in Belle is 36.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,403 | 97.09% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 2.77% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 620 | 2.33 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 275 | 2.76 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.15 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 130 | 3.22 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 8 | 3.63 | 75 | 25 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 6.26% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 9.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 11.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 9.91% |
| High School Graduate | 430 | 44.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.63% |
| Some College | 164 | 17.1% |
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 | 915 | 852 | 200 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 19 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,375 | $71,136 | $66,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,063 | $0 | $44,583 |
| High School Graduate | $30,556 | $33,250 | $27,132 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,250 | $0 | $16,563 |
| Overall | $40,843 | $44,583 | $37,375 |
| Some College | $40,845 | $53,125 | $40,208 |
$40,843
Average Earnings
$44,583
Average Male
$37,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.92% of Belle residents speak only English, while 1.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,339 | 151 | 11.28% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 54 | 84.38% |
14.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.52%
Male Poverty Rate
10.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belle is Hispanic, with 84.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belle is White, with 11.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.15% |
| Some College | 11.07% |
| High School | 4.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 10.86% |
| Male Employed | 7.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,950 | $85,436 |
| Households | $59,167 | $69,415 |
| Married Families | $84,718 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,048 | $36,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, 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
190
Number of Veterans
160
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 18.1% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
87.68%
Born in Belle
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Belle residents were born in the United States, with 87.68% having been born in West Virginia. 0% 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 | 1,010 | -16 | -1.56% |
| 2028 | 1,026 | -16 | -1.54% |
| 2027 | 1,042 | -16 | -1.51% |
| 2026 | 1,058 | -16 | -1.49% |
| 2025 | 1,074 | -16 | -1.47% |
| 2024 | 1,090 | -16 | -1.45% |
| 2023 | 1,106 | -10 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 1,116 | -19 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 1,135 | -19 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 1,154 | 27 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 1,127 | -17 | -1.49% |
| 2018 | 1,144 | -20 | -1.72% |
| 2017 | 1,164 | -23 | -1.94% |
| 2016 | 1,187 | -19 | -1.58% |
| 2015 | 1,206 | -19 | -1.55% |
| 2014 | 1,225 | -14 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 1,239 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 1,247 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 1,249 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 1,257 | 0 | 0% |