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Belfast

New York · 837 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Belfast has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $65,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
837
+2%vs 2011
vs 821 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
541 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 530 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
−11%vs 2011
vs 42.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
605690775860945201020202024Belfast
2024633
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,016
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,788 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,094
−3%vs 2011
vs $20,733 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.399 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $64,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $475 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−31.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.1% in 2011
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−7%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(808)
Black1.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score3.9%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(801)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score8.1%(68)
Diversity Score
8
+108%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−17%vs 2011
vs 25.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.8%
+10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.5%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
Female
52.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfast, New York?

Belfast, New York has about 837 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belfast, New York earns about $41,016 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Belfast, New York?

About 18.6% 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 13.2% of people in Belfast, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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