CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Belwood

North Carolina · 950 residents · 12.298 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Shelby micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Belwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,700. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
950
−1%since 2000
from 962 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+16%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5517529541K1K1990201020202024Belwood
2024893
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,174
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,471 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,656
+16%since 2000
from $14,323 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Belwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(905)
Black3.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(869)
Black2.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(39)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score17.8%(169)
Diversity Score
18
+39%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Belwood

Southport
Pop 873
Allenhurst
Pop 904
Paradise Heights
Pop 877
Penney Farms
Pop 835
Places similar to Belwood
Head to head

Compare Belwood to nearby cities

BELWOOD VS
Shelby
Income$48,376+34%
Home value$197,200+120%
Population23,309+2561%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BELWOOD VS
Lincolnton
Income$46,320+28%
Home value$248,700+177%
Population12,465+1323%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BELWOOD VS
Kings Mountain
Income$49,564+37%
Home value$204,100+128%
Population12,117+1283%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BELWOOD VS
Morganton
Income$51,355+42%
Home value$221,700+147%
Population17,849+1938%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Belwood, North Carolina?

Belwood, North Carolina has about 950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belwood, North Carolina earns about $36,174 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Belwood, North Carolina?

About 15.9% 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 33.9% 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 332 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Belwood with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →