Bellefontaine, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

46,140

0.0911% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.1

0.718% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.3%

3.47% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$69,183

0.0839% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$186,200

10.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

21,836

0.414% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bellefontaine, OH had a population of 46.1k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $69,183. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bellefontaine, OH grew from 46,098 to 46,140, a 0.0911% increase and its median household income grew from $69,125 to $69,183, a 0.0839% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bellefontaine, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.15%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.945%), and White (Hispanic) (0.717%).

None of the households in Bellefontaine, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Bellefontaine, OH are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Bellefontaine, OH was $186,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in Bellefontaine, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Bellefontaine, OH was 2 cars per household.

Bellefontaine, OH borders Columbus, OH, Sidney, OH, Urbana, OH, and Wapakoneta, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Bellefontaine, OH is home to a population of 46.1k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.69% of Bellefontaine, OH residents were born outside of the country (782 people).

In 2023, there were 29.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.4k people) in Bellefontaine, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 795 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Bellefontaine, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bellefontaine, OH was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bellefontaine, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bellefontaine, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.4k ± 129
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.45k ± 280
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
795 ± 237

2.26%

Hispanic Population

1.04k people

2.26% of the people in Bellefontaine, OH are hispanic (1.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bellefontaine, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bellefontaine, OH was India, the natal country of 65,962 Bellefontaine, OH residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

1.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

782 people

1.45%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

670 people

As of 2023, 1.69% of Bellefontaine, OH residents (782 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bellefontaine, OH was 1.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bellefontaine, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
960 ± 216
Gulf War (2001-)
397 ± 145
Gulf War (1990s)
390 ± 113

Bellefontaine, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bellefontaine, OH employs 21.8k people. The largest industries in Bellefontaine, OH are Manufacturing (5,752 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,233 people), and Retail Trade (2,112 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,906), Manufacturing ($58,875), and Public Administration ($54,155).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

21.8k

2023 Value

± 1,093

0.414%

1 Year growth

± 6.88%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bellefontaine, OH grew at a rate of 0.414%, from 21.7k employees to 21.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bellefontaine, OH, are Production Occupations (3,463 people), Management Occupations (2,347 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,187 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bellefontaine, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21.8k

2023 Value

± 1,093

0.414%

1 Year growth

± 6.88%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bellefontaine, OH grew at a rate of 0.414%, from 21.7k employees to 21.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bellefontaine, OH, are Manufacturing (5,752 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,233 people), and Retail Trade (2,112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bellefontaine, OH, though some of these residents may live in Bellefontaine, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,467

Median earning men ± $2,982

$36,843

Median earning women ± $1,797

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($71,705), Manufacturing ($64,163), and Public Administration ($62,600).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,060), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,500), and Public Administration ($50,208).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

74
Other Services (except Public Administration)
59
Retail Trade
49
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$371k
Manufacturing
$89.8k
Wholesale Trade
$87.6k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bellefontaine, OH was $186,200 in 2023, which is 0.614 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $168,300 to $186,200, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Bellefontaine, OH is 77.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bellefontaine, OH have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bellefontaine, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bellefontaine, OH is $69,183. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Bellefontaine, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $130,088, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $109,506 and $107,843.

Housing

Property

$186,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,775

$15,193

Median Property Taxes

±$893

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bellefontaine, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bellefontaine, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2023

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.7% of the housing units in Bellefontaine, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bellefontaine, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bellefontaine, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $130,088, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $109,506 and $107,843.

The following map shows all of the counties in Bellefontaine, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,183

Median Household Income

± $3,413

19.6k

Number of Households

± 1,016

In 2023, the median household income of the 19.6k households in Bellefontaine, OH grew to $69,183 from the previous year's value of $69,125.

The following chart displays the households in Bellefontaine, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bellefontaine, OH is from Bellefontaine, OH.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bellefontaine, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (9.47%)
Worked At Home (7.94%)

In 2023, 79.2% of workers in Bellefontaine, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.47%) and those who worked at home (7.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bellefontaine, OH have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Bellefontaine, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bellefontaine, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bellefontaine, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bellefontaine, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bellefontaine, OH (5.16k out of 45.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bellefontaine, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Bellefontaine, OH has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.969% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1291 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1,291 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.83%

Uninsured

53.6%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.969%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bellefontaine, OH grew by 13.9% from 5.12% to 5.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bellefontaine, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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