Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Belle, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,246

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%1,148

Two or More

4.7%58

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%40

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11%91

High School Diploma

32.2%267

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%79

Some College (1+ yr)

13%108

Associate's Degree

13%108

Bachelor's Degree

7.6%63

Master's Degree

3.9%32

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

11.5%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$151,000

Median Renti

$524

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.3%305

Renter-Occupied

43.7%237

Total Units

647

Homeownership

56.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%9

$50K–$100K

18%55

$100K–$150K

28.5%87

$150K–$200K

29.2%89

$200K–$300K

15.1%46

$300K–$500K

3.6%11

$500K–$1M

2%6

$1M+

0.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

102

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%22

2000–2009

19.5%126

1990–1999

7.3%47

1980–1989

11.1%72

1970–1979

13.1%85

1960–1969

13%84

1950–1959

11.4%74

1940–1949

16.7%108

1939 or earlier

4.5%29

Heating Fuel

Electricity

67.9%368

Bottled/LP Gas

22%119

Wood

6.1%33

Utility Gas

3.1%17

Other

0.6%3

No Fuel

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,192

Mean Household Incomei

$68,257

Per Capita Incomei

$28,554

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

565

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.5%68

$10K–$15K

2.4%13

$15K–$20K

6.8%37

$20K–$25K

4.1%22

$25K–$30K

0.9%5

$30K–$35K

4.1%22

$35K–$40K

10%54

$40K–$45K

1.5%8

$45K–$50K

0.6%3

$50K–$60K

11.6%63

$60K–$75K

7.2%39

$75K–$100K

19.2%104

$100K–$125K

9.8%53

$125K–$150K

4.2%23

$150K–$200K

3%16

$200K+

2.2%12

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

282.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

59(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured