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Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri

Bellefontaine Neighbors is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,271.

Geography Bellefontaine Neighbors is located at 38°44'54" North, 90°13'41" West (38.748217, -90.227917)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 km² (4.4 mi²). 11.3 km² (4.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 11,271 people, 4,388 households, and 2,966 families residing in the city. The population density is 993.6/km² (2,573.2/mi²). There are 4,550 housing units at an average density of 401.1/km² (1,038.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 53.73% White, 44.41% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,388 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% are married couples living together, 20.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% are non-families. 29.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the city the population is spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $40,007, and the median income for a family is $44,314. Males have a median income of $34,909 versus $26,202 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,911. 6.5% of the population and 5.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.3% are under the age of 18 and 4.7% are 65 or older.



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