City · Ohio
Bellefontaine, Ohio
Bellefontaine, city, in Logan County, Ohio. Bellefontaine had 14,151 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,115 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,807 (±618). GEOID 3905130.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,151
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,115 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,807 ±618
Median household income
$58,806
±$8,931 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$180,500
±$19,263 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$857
±$53 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Bellefontaine and what county is it in?
Bellefontaine is a city in Logan County, Ohio. It covers 10.1 square miles of land, 1,394 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bellefontaine is in the Bellefontaine, OH micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bellefontaine lies mostly within Lake Township (Logan County) and reaches into Harrison Township (Logan County), Jefferson Township (Logan County) and Liberty Township (Logan County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bellefontaine, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,151 people lived in Bellefontaine on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 14,115 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,807 (±618).
| Measure | Bellefontaine | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,807 ±618 | 46,089 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,219 ±354 | 19,560 | +709 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.09 | 2.34 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 6,767 ±350 | 23,866 | +637 |
Bellefontaine's population since 2000
From 13,069 in 2000 to 14,151 in 2025: up 8.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine?
The median resident of Bellefontaine is 35.6 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.2%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bellefontaine | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±1.7 | 41.9 | +3.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±1.8 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±2.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±2.4 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.4% ±2.7 pts | 91.5% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±1.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 22.4% ±3.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±2.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7% ±2.9 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8% ±3.8 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±2.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±3.1 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Bellefontaine earn?
Half of Bellefontaine's 6,219 households earn less than $58,806 a year (±$8,931), against $71,551 in Logan County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $60,596 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bellefontaine | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,806 ±$8,931 | $71,551 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,379 ±$8,019 | $92,928 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,063 ±$3,688 | $38,989 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±4.0 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.5% ±8.7 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.0% ±4.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±2.2 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±3.2 pts | 89.0% | – |
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 Bellefontaine?
Owners occupy 57.4% of Bellefontaine's occupied homes and renters 42.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,500 by its owner (±$19,263). The median renter pays $857 a month including utilities, and 28.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bellefontaine | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,500 ±$19,263 | $203,200 | +$58,292 |
| Median gross rent | $857 ±$53 | $845 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.3% ±8.5 pts | 28.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,221 ±$63 | $1,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.4% ±5.3 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.6% ±5.3 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 6,767 ±350 | 23,866 | +637 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±4.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.7% ±5.3 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±3.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.8% ±5.3 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% ±4.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Bellefontaine work and get to work?
73.0% of Bellefontaine's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Bellefontaine | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±4.5 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±2.5 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.0% ±6.0 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.4% ±5.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±3.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min ±1.5 | 21.8 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 Bellefontaine?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Bellefontaine, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,167 (Tract 45) to $79,135 (Tract 46).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 45Logan County | 4,478 | $54,167 |
| Tract 44Logan County | 5,319 | $59,940 |
| Tract 46Logan County | 5,385 | $79,135 |
| Tract 39Logan County | 4,215 | $72,552 |
| Tract 48Logan County | 4,030 | $78,967 |
| Tract 38Logan County | 3,781 | $91,680 |
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 Bellefontaine) · Census block assignment files
How does Bellefontaine compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bellefontaine is the 2,506th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 125th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Bellefontaine ranks 1,310th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 125th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 675th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 414th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,310th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,115th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 990th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 912th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 234th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,207th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,501st | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,589th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 903rd | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,582nd | 1,731 |
Bellefontaine's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine?
10 of the 57 figures for Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine.