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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belton

Missouri · 21,730 residents · 14.245 sq mi
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Belton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,581. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $81,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,730
+20%since 1990
from 18,159 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,525 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 1,275 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+12%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Belton
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,581
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,896 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,572
+56%since 1990
from $11,901 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$569
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $427 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
26.6% rent
1.8
−8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(17,354)
Black2.5%(452)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(415)
Asian0.5%(91)
Diversity Score15.7%(2,854)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(19,516)
Black2.8%(610)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,017)
Asian0.6%(121)
Diversity Score19.3%(4,197)
19
+23%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belton, Missouri?

Belton, Missouri has about 21,730 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Belton, Missouri?

The typical household in Belton, Missouri earns about $45,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belton, Missouri expensive?

In Belton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Belton, Missouri?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Belton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belton, Missouri?

About 7.9% of people in Belton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Belton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,571 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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