Bellefonte, Delaware facts for kids
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Bellefonte, Delaware
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Brandywine Boulevard in Bellefonte
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Location of Bellefonte in New Castle County, Delaware.
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 Bellefonte, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Bellefonte, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,225 |
| • Density | 6,920.90/sq mi (2,669.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-04650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213628 |
| Website | http://www.townofbellefonte.com |
Bellefonte is a small town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's a cozy place, covering less than one square mile! In 2020, about 1,225 people lived there.
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Where is Bellefonte?
Bellefonte is located in the state of Delaware. You can find it at these coordinates: 39 degrees North and 75 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of Delaware. The town is quite small, covering only about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers) of land.
Bellefonte's Climate
The weather in Bellefonte usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there's a lot of moisture in the air, especially in summer.
Getting Around Bellefonte
Roads and Highways
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The main street in Bellefonte is Brandywine Boulevard. It runs through the town from southwest to northeast. A larger road, U.S. Route 13 Business (also called Philadelphia Pike), passes by the edge of Bellefonte. It can take you to nearby towns like Claymont and Wilmington. Delaware Route 3 is another road nearby. It connects to bigger highways like Interstate 95 and Interstate 495.
Public Transportation
If you want to travel by train, the closest station is the Wilmington station. You can catch Amtrak trains or SEPTA Regional Rail trains there. For bus travel, DART First State offers bus services in Bellefonte. These buses can take you to places like Wilmington and Claymont.
Town Services
Utilities for Residents
Utilities are important services that make a town work. In Bellefonte, Delmarva Power provides electricity and natural gas for homes and businesses. Suez Delaware makes sure everyone has clean water. New Castle County handles the sewer services. For trash and recycling, a company called GFL Environmental collects it.
Schools in Bellefonte
Bellefonte is part of the Brandywine School District. This means students living in Bellefonte attend schools within this district.
Who Lives in Bellefonte?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 | |||
In 2020, the town of Bellefonte had a population of 1,225 people. Over the years, the number of people living in Bellefonte has changed. For example, in 1920, there were 291 people. By 1940, the population grew to 2,593. Since then, it has stayed around 1,200 to 1,500 people.
See also
In Spanish: Bellefonte (Delaware) para niños
