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.

Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,498

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

84.1%8,834

White

11%1,160

Two or More

4.1%432

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%29

Other

0.3%29

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%280

High School Diploma

35.7%2,523

Some College (<1 yr)

7%498

Some College (1+ yr)

15%1,060

Associate's Degree

10.4%733

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%689

Master's Degree

7.4%525

Professional Degree

0.5%34

Doctorate

0.1%6

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

17.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,700

Median Renti

$1,151

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.1%2,444

Renter-Occupied

41.9%1,759

Total Units

4,821

Homeownership

58.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.8%263

$50K–$100K

39.5%965

$100K–$150K

30.5%746

$150K–$200K

6.5%158

$200K–$300K

5%123

$300K–$500K

1.7%42

$500K–$1M

0.4%10

$1M+

5.6%137

Rent Distribution

Under $500

185

$500–$750

114

$750–$1,000

216

$1,000–$1,250

538

$1,250–$1,500

346

$1,500–$2,000

280

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%23

2000–2009

2.8%137

1990–1999

0.1%4

1980–1989

2%95

1970–1979

8.3%402

1960–1969

24.6%1,187

1950–1959

56.6%2,730

1940–1949

3.8%184

1939 or earlier

1.2%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.7%3,518

Electricity

14.2%595

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%90

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,170

Mean Household Incomei

$61,425

Per Capita Incomei

$25,640

Poverty Ratei

20.9%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

4,301

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%266

$10K–$15K

5.5%230

$15K–$20K

5.4%226

$20K–$25K

8.8%370

$25K–$30K

6.2%261

$30K–$35K

2.5%103

$35K–$40K

1.7%73

$40K–$45K

6.7%283

$45K–$50K

9.6%404

$50K–$60K

6.4%269

$60K–$75K

8.9%372

$75K–$100K

14.7%616

$100K–$125K

8%335

$125K–$150K

3.1%129

$150K–$200K

4.7%196

$200K+

1.7%70

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

493

Residentsi

1,112

Avg. Tenant Renti

$457/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

54 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers490 homes80% occupied$457/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,170/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

83%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

15%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

96% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

420.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

615(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured