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Bellefonte, Arkansas

Bellefonte is a town located in Boone County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 400.

Geography Bellefonte is located at 36°11'60" North, 93°2'49" West (36.199865, -93.046975)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 400 people, 157 households, and 114 families residing in the town. The population density is 261.8/km² (679.3/mi²). There are 173 housing units at an average density of 113.2/km² (293.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.50% White, 0.50% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 3.50% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 4.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 157 households out of which 33.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% are married couples living together, 14.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% are non-families. 24.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the town the population is spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $27,917, and the median income for a family is $30,729. Males have a median income of $24,500 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,958. 18.2% of the population and 13.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 32.4% are under the age of 18 and 3.6% are 65 or older.



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