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Belmont

New York · 969 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Belmont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
969
+2%since 2000
from 952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
973 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+6%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7798649491K1K1990201020202024Belmont
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,904
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,545 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,706
+32%since 2000
from $14,149 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(907)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(928)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score5.7%(55)
Diversity Score
6
+7%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% 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
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, New York?

Belmont, New York has about 969 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belmont, New York earns about $39,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmont, New York expensive?

In Belmont, New York, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, New York?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmont, New York?

About 18.2% of people in Belmont, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belmont, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Belmont, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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