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Belmond

Iowa · 2,463 residents · 2.833 sq mi
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Belmond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,947. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,463
−4%since 2000
from 2,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
−2%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Belmond
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,947
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,281
+52%since 2000
from $17,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,386)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(144)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(368)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(1,899)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(470)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score43%(1,060)
Diversity Score
43
+199%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmond, Iowa?

Belmond, Iowa has about 2,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belmond, Iowa?

The typical household in Belmond, Iowa earns about $50,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmond, Iowa expensive?

In Belmond, Iowa, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Belmond, Iowa?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belmond, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmond, Iowa?

About 17.0% of people in Belmond, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belmond, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Belmond, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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