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Bellefonte, DE


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Bellefonte, Delaware

Bellefonte, Delaware, in New Castle county, is 2 miles NE of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 22 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 1,249 residents.

The People and Families of Bellefonte

In Bellefonte, about 51% of adults are married. Bellefonte somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellefonte had a median family income of $59,375. More so than most places, the people in Bellefonte generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Bellefonte are poor than in most places in Delaware. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Bellefonte.

Bellefonte Housing

According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Bellefonte was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Bellefonte, 95% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Bellefonte.

High Points

Bellefonte strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBellefonte Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBellefonte Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bellefonte Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bellefonte People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bellefonte Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bellefonte Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bellefonte College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bellefonte, DE

Comparing Bellefonte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity71
Male Share of the Population68
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population58
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work53
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Rents36
Housing Recently Built21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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