Bellefontaine is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 14,077 people and three associated neighborhoods, Bellefontaine is the 126th largest community in Ohio.

The percentage of adults in Bellefontaine with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.23% of adults in Bellefontaine have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Bellefontaine in 2022 was $30,108, which is middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $120,432 for a family of four. However, Bellefontaine contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Bellefontaine is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Bellefontaine home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bellefontaine residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bellefontaine include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Welsh.

The most common language spoken in Bellefontaine is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.