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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,807

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.4%11,655

Two or More

7.2%992

Black

3.5%489

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%482

Asian

1%138

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%37

Other

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%630

High School Diploma

38.3%3,676

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%929

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%1,034

Associate's Degree

9.5%912

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%1,007

Master's Degree

4.5%435

Professional Degree

0.4%36

Doctorate

0.4%40

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,500

Median Renti

$857

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.4%3,568

Renter-Occupied

42.6%2,651

Total Units

6,767

Homeownership

57.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%132

$50K–$100K

17.1%609

$100K–$150K

14%499

$150K–$200K

21.2%758

$200K–$300K

31.6%1,128

$300K–$500K

10.9%388

$500K–$1M

1.5%54

Rent Distribution

Under $500

405

$500–$750

542

$750–$1,000

783

$1,000–$1,250

557

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%58

2010–2019

6%407

2000–2009

7.1%479

1990–1999

13.8%937

1980–1989

10.5%712

1970–1979

8.6%580

1960–1969

7.7%524

1950–1959

10.7%724

1940–1949

4.8%328

1939 or earlier

29.8%2,018

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.2%4,055

Electricity

31.8%1,980

No Fuel

1.3%81

Bottled/LP Gas

1%63

Wood

0.4%24

Fuel Oil

0.3%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,806

Mean Household Incomei

$74,379

Per Capita Incomei

$33,063

Poverty Ratei

17.8%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

6,891

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%497

$10K–$15K

2.9%179

$15K–$20K

8.5%528

$20K–$25K

1.8%109

$25K–$30K

2.4%151

$30K–$35K

2.3%140

$35K–$40K

4.4%272

$40K–$45K

3.5%217

$45K–$50K

8.2%512

$50K–$60K

9.1%569

$60K–$75K

7.6%474

$75K–$100K

16.4%1,020

$100K–$125K

9.1%566

$125K–$150K

5.7%352

$150K–$200K

7.4%463

$200K+

2.7%170

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,283

Avg. Commutei

18.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,527

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

563(5.4% of civilian adults)