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Belmont

North Carolina · 15,010 residents · 12.196 sq mi
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Belmont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,968. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $249,500. Households here earn about 31% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,010
+72%since 2000
from 8,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,231 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+12%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Belmont
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,968
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,315
+106%since 2000
from $20,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,500
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(11,586)
Black9.7%(1,459)
Hispanic / Latino5%(744)
Asian3.4%(515)
Other4.5%(679)
Diversity Score48.4%(7,258)
Diversity Score
48
+40%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+107%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, North Carolina?

Belmont, North Carolina has about 15,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belmont, North Carolina earns about $73,968 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 $249,500, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, North Carolina?

About 42.1% 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 14.5% 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 6,576 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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