Bellefonte, DE

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. Part of the surrounding Wilmington - Newark metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Bellefonte 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):

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

Comparative Profile of Bellefonte, DE

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Bellefonte Almanac

Bellefonte Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bellefonte Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Bellefonte Colleges

(List of All Delaware Colleges)

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