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Belmont

New Hampshire · 1,378 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Belmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $208,700. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,378
+10%since 2023
from 1,257 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 999 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2023
from 38.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Belmont
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,594
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,086 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,979
+6%since 2023
from $31,067 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−3%since 2023
from 0.434 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $150,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,413 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+35%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score16.8%(211)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(45)
Diversity Score24%(330)
Diversity Score
24
+43%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−3%since 2023
from 17.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
Female
61.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, New Hampshire?

Belmont, New Hampshire has about 1,378 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belmont, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Belmont, New Hampshire earns about $52,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmont, New Hampshire expensive?

In Belmont, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $208,700, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, New Hampshire?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmont, New Hampshire?

About 10.4% of people in Belmont, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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