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Bellefonte, DE
Town in New Castle County, Delaware.
Population
1,388
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
7,833
ZIP codes
0
Bellefonte and its ZIP codes
Bellefonte at a glance
- Bellefonte is about 15 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,694, 7% above the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,500 (18% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,511 a month.
Local data for Bellefonte, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellefonte, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,694
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$289,500
Median rent
$1,511/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.0%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (289), German Americans (268), Italian Americans (163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Bellefonte.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,959
306,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
How people get to work
Bellefonte, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.4%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellefonte, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,599
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellefonte, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Bellefonte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgemoorCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 1.9 |
| ArdencroftVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ArdentownVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ArdenVillage | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| WilmingtonCity | 3 mi | 10.9 |
| Penns Grove, NJBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ClaymontCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Carneys Point, NJCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Pedricktown, NJCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Marcus Hook, PABorough | 5.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Boothwyn, PACensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| ElsmereTown | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Linwood, PACensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Trainer, PABorough | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| NewportTown | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellefonte, DE in?
- Bellefonte is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Bellefonte, DE?
- About 1,388 people live in Bellefonte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellefonte?
- Nearby places include Edgemoor (0.9 mi), Ardencroft (2.7 mi), Ardentown (2.9 mi), Arden (3 mi), Wilmington (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023