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Bellefonte, KY
City in Greenup County, Kentucky.
Population
1,419
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,611
ZIP codes
0
Bellefonte and its ZIP codes
Bellefonte at a glance
- Bellefonte is about 14 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $117,250, 84% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,600 (37% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,726 a month.
Local data for Bellefonte, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellefonte, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,250
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$282,600
Median rent
$1,726/mo
Homeownership
93.2%
Bachelor's or higher
52.6%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (237), German Americans (116), Indian Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenup County. PPP loans are for Bellefonte.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,156
7,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $7,165 per person
How people get to work
Bellefonte, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellefonte, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
320
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bellefonte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 3.7 |
| RussellCity | 1.9 mi | 3.8 |
| IronvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| FlatwoodsCity | 2.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Coal Grove, OHVillage | 2.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Ironton, OHCity | 2.8 mi | 4.5 |
| AshlandCity | 3.3 mi | 10.7 |
| RacelandCity | 3.7 mi | 2.5 |
| WorthingtonCity | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Hanging Rock, OHVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| WurtlandCity | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| CatlettsburgCity | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| South Point, OHVillage | 7.5 mi | 2.9 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Kenova, WVCity | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| GreenupCity | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellefonte, KY in?
- Bellefonte is in Greenup County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Bellefonte, KY?
- About 1,419 people live in Bellefonte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellefonte?
- Nearby places include Westwood (1 mi), Russell (1.9 mi), Ironville (2.5 mi), Flatwoods (2.5 mi), Coal Grove, OH (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023