Bellefonte is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the town is 1,193.[3]
Geography
Bellefonte is located at 39°45′58″N 75°30′34″W / 39.76611°N 75.50944°W (39.7662246, –75.5093647).[4] The town is roughly centered at the intersection of Brandywine Boulevard and Bellefonte Avenue.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.[5]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bellefonte has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Brandywine Boulevard serves as the main street through Bellefonte, passing southwest-northeast through the town. U.S. Route 13 Business (Philadelphia Pike) passes along the northwestern edge of Bellefonte, heading northeast to Claymont and southwest to Wilmington. Delaware Route 3 passes to the west of Bellefonte and provides access to Interstate 95 to the north and Interstate 495 to the south in Edgemoor. The nearest train station to Bellefonte is the Wilmington station, which is served by Amtrak and SEPTA Regional Rail's Wilmington/Newark Line.[7] DART First State provides bus service to Bellefonte along Route 13, which passes through the town along Brandywine Boulevard along its route between the Walmart on Wilton Boulevard in New Castle and Claymont station in Claymont via Wilmington; and Route 4, which begins at the Village at Fox Point Apartments just southeast of Bellefonte and heads west to Wilmington and Prices Corner.[8]
Utilities
Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon, provides electricity and natural gas to Bellefonte.[9][10] Suez Delaware, a subsidiary of Suez North America, provides water to Bellefonte.[11] Sewer service in Bellefonte is provided by New Castle County. Trash and recycling collection in Bellefonte is provided under contract by GFL Environmental.[12]
Education
Bellefonte is in the Brandywine School District.[13]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 291 | — | |
| 1930 | 761 | 161.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,593 | 240.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,472 | −43.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,536 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,442 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,279 | −11.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,243 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,249 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,193 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,225 | 2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[14] | |||
At the 2000 census there were 1,249 people, 537 households, and 325 families living in the town. The population density was 7,102.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,742.4/km2). There were 551 housing units at an average density of 3,133.4 per square mile (1,209.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.92% White, 2.40% African American, 0.64% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20%.[15]
Of the 537 households 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.2% of households were one person and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.00.
The age distribution was 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median household income was $49,231 and the median family income was $59,375. Males had a median income of $37,723 versus $30,078 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,661. About 2.1% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Bellefonte is governed by a five-member Town Commission. As of 2023, the Town Commission consists of President Scott MacKenzie (term expires June 2023), Secretary Andrew Ritchie (term expires June 2024), Elisa King (term expires June 2023), Brandon Dougherty (term expires June 2024), and Ross Logan (term expires June 2024).[16]
See also
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bellefonte, Delaware
- ^ "The Delaware Census State Data Center". delaware.gov. Archived from the original on December 31, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census profile: Bellefonte, DE". Census Reporter. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ "Bellefonte, Delaware Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ Delaware Department of Transportation (2008). Delaware Official Transportation Map (PDF) (Map). Dover: Delaware Department of Transportation.
- ^ "Routes and Schedules". DART First State. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ^ "Service Territory". Delmarva Power. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ "Gas Delivery Service Area". Delmarva Power. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- ^ Geographic Information (Map). New Castle County, Delaware. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ "2021 GFL Environmental Recycle Calendar" (PDF). Town of Bellefonte, Delaware. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: New Castle County, DE" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Town Commission Members". Town of Bellefonte, Delaware. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
