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Belwood

North Carolina · 962 residents · 12.298 sq mi
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Belwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,471. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
962
+56%since 1990
from 618 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+56%since 1990
from 50 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.5
−10%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5517529541K1K1990201020202024Belwood
2024893
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,471
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,114 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,323
+18%since 1990
from $12,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.2%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(592)
Black3.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score10.9%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(905)
Black3.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score12.8%(123)
Diversity Score
13
+18%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belwood, North Carolina?

Belwood, North Carolina has about 962 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Belwood, North Carolina earns about $31,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belwood, North Carolina expensive?

In Belwood, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Belwood, North Carolina?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Belwood, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belwood, North Carolina?

About 13.2% of people in Belwood, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belwood, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Belwood, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 344 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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