Bellefonte, KY Demographics

A map of Bellefonte's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,233	862	86.9%	93.7%
Asian	68	20	4.8%	2.2%
Black	60	4	4.2%	0.4%
Multiracial	47	16	3.3%	1.7%
Hispanic	11	18	0.8%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Bellefonte, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,419, a dramatic increase from the 920 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 4.8% Asian, 4.2% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bellefonte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bellefonte has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bellefonte, that probability was 12.1% in 2020 and 24.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellefonte is ranked the 208th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Bellefonte was ranked the 249th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellefonte's White Population

1,233 residents of Bellefonte, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellefonte is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Bellefonte ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's White population has grown by an estimated 43.0%. White residents' share of Bellefonte's population has decreased from 93.7% to 86.9%.

Bellefonte is less White than neighboring Westwood (94.2% White), Russell (91.1% White), Flatwoods (95.4% White), Ironville (98.3% White), and Ironton (92% White).

Bellefonte's Black Population

60 residents of Bellefonte, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellefonte is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Bellefonte ranks 417th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Black population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Black residents' share of Bellefonte's population has increased from 0.4% to 4.2%.

Bellefonte is more Black than neighboring Westwood (0.4% Black), Russell (0.7% Black), Flatwoods (0.1% Black), Ironville (0% Black), and Ironton (3.1% Black).

Bellefonte's Asian Population

68 residents of Bellefonte, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellefonte is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Bellefonte ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Asian population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Asian residents' share of Bellefonte's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.8%.

Bellefonte is more Asian than neighboring Westwood (1.7% Asian), Russell (1.3% Asian), Flatwoods (0.5% Asian), Ironville (0% Asian), and Ironton (0% Asian).

Bellefonte's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Bellefonte, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellefonte is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Bellefonte ranks 317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellefonte's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Bellefonte is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood (0.7% Hispanic), and Russell (0% Hispanic). Bellefonte is less Hispanic than neighboring Flatwoods (1.5% Hispanic), Ironville (1.7% Hispanic), and Ironton (0.9% Hispanic).

Bellefonte's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bellefonte, 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 Bellefonte is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellefonte ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellefonte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bellefonte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ironton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Bellefonte's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Bellefonte, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellefonte is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Bellefonte ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 193.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellefonte's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.3%.

Bellefonte is more Multiracial than neighboring Westwood (3% Multiracial), Flatwoods (2.4% Multiracial), and Ironville (0% Multiracial). Bellefonte is less Multiracial than neighboring Russell (6.9% Multiracial), and Ironton (3.5% 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.