Bellefonte, PA Demographics

A map of Bellefonte's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,479	5,530	91.2%	90.6%
Multiracial	291	211	4.8%	3.5%
Asian	118	37	2.0%	0.6%
Hispanic	76	170	1.3%	2.8%
Black	45	129	0.7%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	28	0.0%	0.5%

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,009, a slight decrease from the 6,105 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 17.7% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellefonte is ranked the 213th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellefonte's White Population

5,479 residents of Bellefonte, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellefonte is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Bellefonte ranks 1008th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bellefonte's population has increased from 90.6% to 91.2%.

Bellefonte is more White than neighboring Pleasant Gap (89.6% White). Bellefonte is less White than neighboring Milesburg (92.5% White), Moose Run (100% White), Peru (100% White), and Holters Crossing (100% White).

Bellefonte's Black Population

45 residents of Bellefonte, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellefonte is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Bellefonte ranks 607th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.1%. Black residents' share of Bellefonte's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.7%.

Bellefonte is more Black than neighboring Milesburg (0.1% Black), Moose Run (0% Black), Pleasant Gap (0.6% Black), Peru (0% Black), and Holters Crossing (0% Black).

Bellefonte's Asian Population

118 residents of Bellefonte, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellefonte is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Bellefonte ranks 837th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Asian population has grown by an estimated 218.9%. Asian residents' share of Bellefonte's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.0%.

Bellefonte is more Asian than neighboring Milesburg (0% Asian), Moose Run (0% Asian), Peru (0% Asian), and Holters Crossing (0% Asian). Bellefonte is less Asian than neighboring Pleasant Gap (4.8% Asian).

Bellefonte's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Bellefonte, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellefonte is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bellefonte ranks 808th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellefonte's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Bellefonte is more Hispanic than neighboring Moose Run (0% Hispanic), Peru (0% Hispanic), and Holters Crossing (0% Hispanic). Bellefonte is less Hispanic than neighboring Milesburg (4% Hispanic), and Pleasant Gap (4.1% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellefonte ranks 744th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellefonte's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

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

Bellefonte's Multiracial Population

291 residents of Bellefonte, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellefonte is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bellefonte ranks 879th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellefonte's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellefonte's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.8%.

Bellefonte is more Multiracial than neighboring Milesburg (2.9% Multiracial), Moose Run (0% Multiracial), Pleasant Gap (0.9% Multiracial), Peru (0% Multiracial), and Holters Crossing (0% 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.