Bellefonte is a borough located in Centre County Pennsylvania. Bellefonte has a 2024 population of 5,887. It is also the county seat of Centre County. Bellefonte is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,059 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellefonte is $76,790 with a poverty rate of 16.34%. The median age in Bellefonte is 45 years: 45.6 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellefonte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,396 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 4.32% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 160 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,934 | 1.98 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 1,491 | 1.13 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Married | 1,082 | 2.57 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 206 | 3.34 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
| Male | 155 | 4.25 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
2.71
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 5.13% |
| Associates Degree | 672 | 14.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,138 | 23.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 636 | 13.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,549 | 32.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 475 | 9.9% |
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 | 4,427 | 4,194 | 1,661 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 122 | 33 |
| Black | 121 | 58 | 11 |
| Asian | 110 | 84 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 55 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,491 | $70,156 | $32,197 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,853 | $79,917 | $54,068 |
| High School Graduate | $35,438 | $38,125 | $29,853 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,563 | $26,422 | $26,627 |
| Overall | $37,684 | $47,398 | $31,533 |
| Some College | $30,288 | $35,938 | $0 |
$37,684
Average Earnings
$47,398
Average Male
$31,533
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.19% of Bellefonte residents speak only English, while 6.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,182 | 889 | 17.16% |
| Multiple | 254 | 60 | 23.62% |
| Black | 206 | 3 | 1.46% |
16.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.25%
Male Poverty Rate
19.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellefonte is Multiple, with 23.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellefonte is Black, with 1.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.48% |
| Some College | 16.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 90.91% |
| Female Employed | 12.47% |
| Male Employed | 10.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,228 | $109,155 |
| Households | $57,157 | $76,790 |
| Married Families | $101,619 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,770 | $43,174 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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
483
Number of Veterans
463
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 192 |
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 9.69% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 17.19% |
| Black | 3 | 1.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
71.39%
Born in Bellefonte
94.02%
Native Born
5.98%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
94.02% of Bellefonte residents were born in the United States, with 71.39% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,672 | -43 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 5,715 | -43 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 5,758 | -43 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 5,801 | -43 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 5,844 | -43 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 5,887 | -43 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 5,930 | -55 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 5,985 | -40 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 6,025 | -34 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 6,059 | -191 | -3.06% |
| 2019 | 6,250 | -42 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 6,292 | -25 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,317 | -19 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,336 | 57 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 6,279 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 6,276 | -8 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 6,284 | -66 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 6,350 | 88 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 6,262 | 71 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 6,191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,395 | 37 | 0.58% |
| 1990 | 6,358 | 58 | 0.92% |
| 1980 | 6,300 | -528 | -7.73% |
| 1970 | 6,828 | 740 | 12.16% |
| 1960 | 6,088 | 437 | 7.73% |
| 1950 | 5,651 | 347 | 6.54% |
| 1940 | 5,304 | 500 | 10.41% |
| 1930 | 4,804 | 808 | 20.22% |
| 1920 | 3,996 | -149 | -3.59% |
| 1910 | 4,145 | -71 | -1.68% |
| 1900 | 4,216 | 270 | 6.84% |
| 1890 | 3,946 | 920 | 30.4% |
| 1880 | 3,026 | 371 | 13.97% |
| 1870 | 2,655 | -3,017 | -53.19% |