Bellefontaine, Ohio
Bellefontaine: city in Logan County, Ohio, United States
About
Bellefontaine is a city located in the county of Logan in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,370 and a population density of 514 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,150 inhabitants.
The city was created 209 years ago in 1816.
Quick Facts about Bellefontaine
| Population | 13,150 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Logan County |
| Postal code | 43311 |
| Phone Area Codes | 937 |
| Area | 26.03 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3612,-83.7597 |
| Altitude | 1,243 feet / 379 meters |
| Capital city | Bellefontaine is capital of Logan County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1817 (209 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:22:56 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 505 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Bellefontaine is located at 40°21'40"N 83°45'35"W (40.3611600, -83.7596600).
Bellefontaine map
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bellefontaine decreased by 1.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,370 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,290 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,221 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,213 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,222 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,159 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,114 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,122 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,157 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,249 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,150 | -0.75% | estimation process |
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People born in Bellefontaine (27)
People born in Bellefontaine, including musician Bethany Dillon, anthropologist Melville J. Herskovits, politician Charles L. Faust, .
More notable people
- Moses A. McCoid (American politician) he was born in 05/11/1840
- Ed Ratleff (basketball player) he was born in 29/03/1950
- Mac Otten (American basketball player) he was born in 16/12/1925
- Sami Callihan (American professional wrestler) he was born in 01/09/1987
- Don Otten (American basketball player) he was born in 18/04/1921
- Bade Myers (Baseball player and manager) he was born in 21/12/1872
- Clayton Fritchey (American journalist) he was born in 30/06/1904
- Harry Huston (American baseball player) he was born in 14/10/1883
- Jim Flora (American artist (1914-1998)) he was born in 25/01/1914
- Kin Hubbard (cartoonist) he was born in 01/09/1868
- Malcolm Lewis Pratt (United States Navy officer and Navy Cross recipient) he was born in 05/08/1891
- Paul D. Bergen (missionary) he was born in 19/07/1860
- Robert P. Kennedy (Union Army officer) he was born in 23/01/1840
- Samuel D. Wonders (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1890
- William Lord Wright (American screenwriter and film producer) he was born in 14/11/1879
- Julius Chambers (American journalist) he was born in 21/11/1850
- Livingston Hopkins (American cartoonist) he was born in 07/07/1846
- Herman P. Faris (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1858
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bellefontaine, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206330 | Urbana University | Urbana (OH) | 43078-2091 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bellefontaine, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Bellefontaine.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bellefontain Post Office | Bellefontaine (OH) | 43311 |
Other cities in Logan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Logan County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Russells Point | 1,378 | City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America |
| De Graff | 1,262 | City in Minnesota |
| Belle Center | 810 | Town |
| Quincy | 699 | Village in Logan County, Ohio, United States |
| West Mansfield | 678 | Human settlement in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Rushsylvania | 525 | Human settlement in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Valley Hi | 221 | Village in Ohio, USA |
| Zanesfield | 194 | Town in Ohio, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bellefontaine distances to largest Ohio cities