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Belmont

Mississippi · 1,859 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 $28,304. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,000. Households here earn about 39% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,859
−5%since 2000
from 1,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Belmont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,304
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,702 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,298
+20%since 2000
from $16,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade49.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+115%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,578)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(203)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.9%(16)
Diversity Score28.5%(530)
Diversity Score
29
+43%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, Mississippi?

Belmont, Mississippi has about 1,859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belmont, Mississippi?

The typical household in Belmont, Mississippi earns about $28,304 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 $132,000, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, Mississippi?

About 19.7% 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 19.0% 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 305 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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