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Belfast

New York · 633 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Belfast has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $94,600. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

633
−2%since 2023
from 648 in 2023
2010 – 2024
409 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 419 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.5
−3%since 2023
from 35.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
605690775860945201020202024Belfast
2024633
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,303
+6%since 2023
from $23,036 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.365
+5%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services12%
US avg: 0.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$94,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$507
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $505 in 2023
US average: $1,442
71.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
28.1% rent
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
10.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
24.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
+1%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(632)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(16)
Diversity Score6%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(627)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
2
−61%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.7 min
+13%since 2023
from 29.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
27.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
56.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfast, New York?

Belfast, New York has about 633 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfast, New York?

The typical household in Belfast, New York earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belfast, New York expensive?

In Belfast, New York, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Belfast, New York?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Belfast, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belfast, New York?

About 11.7% of people in Belfast, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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