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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belmont

Mississippi · 1,961 residents · 4.729 sq mi
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Belmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,702. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

1,961
+26%since 1990
from 1,554 in 1990
1990 – 2025
415 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 329 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
−4%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Belmont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,702
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,277 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,122
+49%since 1990
from $10,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,554)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,780)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(392)
20
+1693%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+14%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, Mississippi?

Belmont, Mississippi has about 1,961 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Belmont, Mississippi?

The typical household in Belmont, Mississippi earns about $29,702 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, Mississippi?

About 7.8% 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 14.7% 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 407 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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