CITY · 2020 ACS
Belfast
New York · 745 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Belfast has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,958. Population has declined 3% since 2019. Median home value is $68,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024633
Section 02
Income & economy
$58,958
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
Information12.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Education & health services2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$68,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(750)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(19)
Diversity Score6.6%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(709)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2%(15)
Diversity Score6.3%(47)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
94.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Belfast, New York?
Belfast, New York has about 745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Belfast, New York?
The typical household in Belfast, New York earns about $58,958 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.
How educated are people in Belfast, New York?
About 21.8% 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 12.0% of people in Belfast, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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