Belle, WV Demographics

A map of Belle's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,453	1,063	90.2%	90.9%
Multiracial	123	60	7.6%	5.1%
Black	24	20	1.5%	1.7%
Hispanic	11	17	0.7%	1.5%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Belle, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,611, a dramatic increase from the 1,169 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belle has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belle, that probability was 17.0% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belle is ranked the 92nd most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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). Belle was ranked the 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belle's White Population

1,453 residents of Belle, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belle is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Belle ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle's White population has grown by an estimated 36.7%. White residents' share of Belle's population has decreased from 90.9% to 90.2%.

Belle is more White than neighboring Rand (45% White), and Chelyan (82.8% White). Belle is less White than neighboring Chesapeake (93.2% White), Marmet (93.8% White), and Dupont City (93.2% White).

Belle's Black Population

24 residents of Belle, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belle is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Belle ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Belle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Belle is more Black than neighboring Chesapeake (0.8% Black), and Chelyan (0% Black). Belle is less Black than neighboring Marmet (1.7% Black), Dupont City (4% Black), and Rand (36.6% Black).

Belle's Asian Population

0 residents of Belle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belle is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Belle ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Belle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Belle is less Asian than neighboring Chesapeake (1% Asian).

Belle's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Belle, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belle is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Belle ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Belle's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Belle is more Hispanic than neighboring Rand (0.3% Hispanic), and Chelyan (0% Hispanic). Belle is less Hispanic than neighboring Chesapeake (1.2% Hispanic), Marmet (1.3% Hispanic), and Dupont City (2.8% Hispanic).

Belle's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Belle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belle is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Belle ranks 225th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Belle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chesapeake (0.4% Native American/Other).

Belle's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Belle, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belle is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Belle ranks 99th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Belle's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.6%.

Belle is more Multiracial than neighboring Chesapeake (3.4% Multiracial), Marmet (3.2% Multiracial), and Dupont City (0% Multiracial). Belle is less Multiracial than neighboring Rand (18.1% Multiracial), and Chelyan (17.2% 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.