Town · Delaware
Bellefonte, Delaware
Bellefonte, town, in New Castle County, Delaware. Bellefonte had 1,313 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,225 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,388 (±277). GEOID 1004650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,313
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,225 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,388 ±277
Median household income
$90,694
±$13,517 (90% margin)
Delaware: $84,954
Median home value
$289,500
±$22,396 (90% margin)
Delaware: $352,000
Median gross rent
$1,511
±$256 (90% margin)
Delaware: $1,401
Where is Bellefonte and what county is it in?
Bellefonte is a town in New Castle County, Delaware. It covers 0.2 square miles of land, 6,921 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bellefonte is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bellefonte, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,313 people lived in Bellefonte on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Delaware (+7.1%). The 2020 Census counted 1,225 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,388 (±277).
| Measure | Bellefonte | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,388 ±277 | 577,961 | no clear change |
| Households | 587 ±108 | 224,173 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.32 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 610 ±111 | 236,079 | no clear change |
Bellefonte's population since 2000
From 1,249 in 2000 to 1,313 in 2025: up 5.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bellefonte as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bellefonte?
The median resident of Bellefonte is 42.1 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 10.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.6%.
| Measure | Bellefonte | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 ±4.2 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% ±5.3 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.4% ±3.8 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±5.9 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±2.5 pts | 11.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.0% ±11.1 pts | 52.3% | −14.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.6% ±9.8 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±3.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±3.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7% ±4.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±3.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8% ±1.6 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0% ±7.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6% ±3.7 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.5% ±2.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bellefonte earn?
Half of Bellefonte's 587 households earn less than $90,694 a year (±$13,517), against $91,166 in New Castle County and $84,954 in Delaware. In 2015-2019 it was $97,302 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bellefonte | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,694 ±$13,517 | $91,166 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,695 ±$13,158 | $120,512 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,141 ±$5,082 | $47,777 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±2.7 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±3.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6% ±3.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% ±5.0 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±6.0 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bellefonte?
Owners occupy 68.7% of Bellefonte's occupied homes and renters 31.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,500 by its owner (±$22,396). The median renter pays $1,511 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bellefonte | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,500 ±$22,396 | $352,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,511 ±$256 | $1,448 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.8% ±12.2 pts | 38.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,707 ±$142 | $1,882 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.7% ±11.3 pts | 69.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.3% ±11.3 pts | 31.0% | – |
| Housing units | 610 ±111 | 236,079 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.8% ±8.6 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±3.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±3.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 51.3% ±8.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±3.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bellefonte work and get to work?
60.4% of Bellefonte's workers drive alone and 22.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes.
| Measure | Bellefonte | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.8% ±5.9 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±4.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.4% ±8.2 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.3% ±7.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.8% ±7.6 pts | 17.6% | +18.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±2.7 | 25.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bellefonte?
No census tract lies mostly in Bellefonte; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 105.02New Castle County | 5,643 | $77,036 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bellefonte) · Census block assignment files
How does Bellefonte compare with other places in Delaware?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bellefonte is the 9,274th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 57 in Delaware.
Bellefonte ranks 20th of 51 places in Delaware with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 29th | 57 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 29th | 31 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st | 51 |
| Median household income | 20th | 51 |
| Per capita income | 19th | 51 |
| Median home value | 31st | 50 |
| Median gross rent | 20th | 47 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th | 50 |
| Median age | 21st | 51 |
| Owner-occupied share | 30th | 50 |
| Work from home | 5th | 38 |
| Travel time to work | 43rd | 51 |
Bellefonte's figures with every place in Delaware (CSV)
Every place in Delaware, sortable · Compare Bellefonte with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bellefonte?
21 of the 57 figures for Bellefonte on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bellefonte are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bellefonte.