Belfonte, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Belfonte
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 Belfonte
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.93 sq mi (20.55 km2) |
| • Land | 7.89 sq mi (20.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 298 |
| • Density | 37.75/sq mi (14.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 40-05070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407823 |
Belfonte is a small community located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is considered a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. Belfonte is part of the larger Fort Smith metropolitan area, which includes parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. In 2020, about 298 people lived here.
About Belfonte's Land
Belfonte covers an area of about 7.9 square miles (20.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Belfonte?
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| 2020 | 298 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 426 people living in Belfonte. These people made up 131 households and 101 families. The community had about 53.8 people per square mile (20.8 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Belfonte identified as Native American (about 50%) or White (about 42%). A smaller number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many households (41.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.25 people.
The people living in Belfonte were of various ages. About 30% were under 18 years old. Around 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in Belfonte was 30 years old.
