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Belmont

North Carolina · 10,076 residents · 12.196 sq mi
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Belmont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,618. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,076
+16%since 2000
from 8,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Belmont
202416K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,618
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,819 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,557
+57%since 2000
from $20,065 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(7,245)
Black9.9%(861)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(217)
Asian3%(259)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(3,000)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(8,242)
Black8.7%(878)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(355)
Asian4.1%(409)
Other1.1%(110)
Diversity Score38.6%(3,893)
Diversity Score
39
+12%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, North Carolina?

Belmont, North Carolina has about 10,076 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belmont, North Carolina?

The typical household in Belmont, North Carolina earns about $53,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmont, North Carolina expensive?

In Belmont, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $155,300, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, North Carolina?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmont, North Carolina?

About 10.8% of people in Belmont, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belmont, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Belmont, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,642 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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