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Belt

Montana · 597 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Belt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,135. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,300. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
597
−6%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,766 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4865576297007711990201020202024Belt
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,135
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,631
+18%since 2000
from $14,970 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(601)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(26)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other2.6%(16)
Diversity Score10.1%(60)
Diversity Score
10
+150%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belt, Montana?

Belt, Montana has about 597 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belt, Montana?

The typical household in Belt, Montana earns about $44,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belt, Montana expensive?

In Belt, Montana, the median home is worth about $100,300, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Belt, Montana?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Belt, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belt, Montana?

About 16.4% of people in Belt, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belt, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Belt, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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