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Belmont

Mississippi · 1,820 residents (2025 est.) · 4.729 sq mi
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Belmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,512. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,028
+3%since 2000
from 1,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,820 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Belmont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,512
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,702 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,638
+71%since 2000
from $16,122 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+11%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+62%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,780)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(392)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(1,665)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(280)
Asian1.9%(39)
Other2.2%(44)
Diversity Score38.3%(776)
Diversity Score
38
+91%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, Mississippi?

Belmont, Mississippi has about 2,028 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belmont, Mississippi?

The typical household in Belmont, Mississippi earns about $46,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmont, Mississippi expensive?

In Belmont, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, Mississippi?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmont, Mississippi?

About 16.6% of people in Belmont, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belmont, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Belmont, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 474 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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