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Belt

Montana · 510 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Belt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. 14% 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 $130,300. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
510
−19%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+36%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4865576297007711990201020202024Belt
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,438
+57%since 2000
from $14,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(455)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other2.2%(11)
Diversity Score12.3%(63)
Diversity Score
12
+204%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belt, Montana?

Belt, Montana has about 510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belt, Montana?

The typical household in Belt, Montana earns about $44,375 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 $130,300, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Belt, Montana?

About 13.8% 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 16.0% of people in Belt, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belt, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Belt, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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