Belfonte, OK Demographics
A map of Belfonte's Population by Race
Belfonte, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 208, a dramatic decrease from the 298 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% White, 29.3% Native American/Other, 14.4% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belfonte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Belfonte has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belfonte, that probability was 63.8% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Belfonte is ranked the 542nd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Belfonte was ranked the 457th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Belfonte's White Population
107 residents of Belfonte, or 51.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belfonte is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Belfonte ranks 723rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Belfonte's White population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. White residents' share of Belfonte's population has increased from 47.0% to 51.4%.
Belfonte is more White than neighboring Nicut (35.5% White). Belfonte is less White than neighboring Long (82.9% White), Short (76.6% White), Liberty (54.1% White), and Remy (72.9% White).
Belfonte's Black Population
0 residents of Belfonte, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belfonte is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Belfonte ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Belfonte's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Belfonte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Belfonte's Asian Population
4 residents of Belfonte, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belfonte is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Belfonte ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Belfonte's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Belfonte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.
Belfonte is more Asian than neighboring Long (0% Asian), Nicut (0% Asian), Short (0% Asian), Liberty (0% Asian), and Remy (0% Asian).
Belfonte's Hispanic Population
6 residents of Belfonte, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belfonte is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Belfonte ranks 496th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Belfonte's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Belfonte's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.9%.
Belfonte is more Hispanic than neighboring Long (0% Hispanic), Short (0.7% Hispanic), and Remy (0% Hispanic). Belfonte is less Hispanic than neighboring Nicut (38.4% Hispanic), and Liberty (4.8% Hispanic).
Belfonte's Native American/Other Population
61 residents of Belfonte, or 29.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belfonte is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Belfonte ranks 77th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Belfonte's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belfonte's population has decreased from 35.6% to 29.3%.
Belfonte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Long (13.1% Native American/Other), Nicut (22.2% Native American/Other), Short (11% Native American/Other), Liberty (22.9% Native American/Other), and Remy (21% Native American/Other).
Belfonte's Multiracial Population
30 residents of Belfonte, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belfonte is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Belfonte ranks 299th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Belfonte's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Belfonte's population has increased from 11.4% to 14.4%.
Belfonte is more Multiracial than neighboring Long (4% Multiracial), Nicut (3.9% Multiracial), Short (11.7% Multiracial), and Remy (6% Multiracial). Belfonte is less Multiracial than neighboring Liberty (18.2% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.