Bellefonte borough, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bellefonte borough is a geographic entity located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,862. The land area covers 1.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,862 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,992 | ±259 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,181 | ±248 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,992 | ±259 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 189 | ±131 |
| Median Home Value | $240,300 | ±$26,191 |
| Median Gross Rent | $975 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,540 | ±$15,295 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,396 | ±$3,940 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 767 | ±319 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,382 | ±325 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.9% | ±4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,986 (2024)
ID: 173873
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
236 W LAMB ST, BELLEFONTE PA 16823-1532
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GUS Population: 159,805 (2024)
ID: 212094
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT/CHAIRPERSON
420 HOLMES ST, RM 151, BELLEFONTE PA 16823-1401
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bellefonte | 09-12 | Bellefonte, PA | |
| Regular School Bellefonte | 06-08 | Bellefonte, PA | |
| Regular School Bellefonte | KG-05 | Bellefonte, PA | |
| Regular School Bellefonte | KG-05 | Bellefonte, PA | |
| Regular School Bellefonte | KG-05 | Bellefonte, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Wingate, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | MILROY, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | MILROY, PA | |
| 7 Nearby | 2-3 | UNIVERSITY PARK, PA | |
| 7 Nearby | 2-3 | STATE COLLEGE, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
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College | 2.6 mi away | 540 N Harrison Rd, Pleasant Gap, PA, 16823 |
8143592793
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CENTRE COUNTY LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 203 NORTH ALLEGHENY ST, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823 |
(814) 355-1516
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
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College | 9.5 mi away | 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503 |
8148654700
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PA ROOM
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 203 NORTH ALLEGHENY STREET, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823 |
(814) 355-1516
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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
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College | 9.5 mi away | President's Office 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503 |
8148655403
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CENTRE HALL AREA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 109 W. BERYL STREET, CENTRE HALL, PA, 16828 |
(814) 364-5328
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South Hills School of Business & Technology
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College | 10.6 mi away | 480 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA, 16801-4516 |
8142347755
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SCHLOW CENTRE REGION LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 211 SOUTH ALLEN STREET, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801 |
(814) 237-6236
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Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 700 Pitt St, Lewistown, PA, 17044-1697 |
7172483933
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KISHACOQUILLAS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 174 N. PENN STREET, BELLEVILLE, PA, 17004 |
(717) 935-2880
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at STATE COLLEGE, PA US, located 9.8 miles from Bellefonte borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9° | 20.5° | 27.2° | 2.92" | 11.3" |
| February | 36.8° | 21.5° | 29.1° | 2.46" | 11.6" |
| March | 45.6° | 28.3° | 37.0° | 3.38" | 9.4" |
| April | 59.2° | 39.4° | 49.3° | 3.51" | 0.9" |
| May | 69.4° | 50.3° | 59.8° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.0° | 59.3° | 68.1° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 63.3° | 72.2° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 61.6° | 70.4° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.3° | 54.1° | 63.2° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.7° | 43.0° | 51.9° | 3.46" | 0.4" |
| November | 48.8° | 33.5° | 41.2° | 2.99" | 2.6" |
| December | 38.4° | 26.0° | 32.2° | 3.18" | 7.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Bellefonte borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Milesburg borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Moose Run CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Pleasant Gap CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Zion CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Peru CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202705256. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.