Belfonte Authority

Belfonte is a lower-income village of 208.

Belfonte, Oklahoma

Belfonte is one of the smaller incorporated places in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, with a population of 208. Median household income is $49,792.

Definition and scope

Belfonte sits within Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Belfonte has approximately 208 residents. The median age is 44.4 years. Roughly 91% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $218,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 51.4%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
• Asian: 1.9%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Belfonte is $49,792. Poverty rate stands at 15.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.8%. Educational attainment: 12.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Belfonte:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Belfonte is Boyd Airport. Federal court business routes through Sequoyah County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Belfonte sits at an elevation of 538 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.