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Belfast

Pennsylvania · 1,257 residents · 1.229 sq mi
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Belfast is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,203. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $200,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,257
−3%since 2000
from 1,301 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,023 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,059 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+13%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9601K1K1K2K1990201020202024Belfast
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,203
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,784 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,379
+43%since 2000
from $19,155 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,268)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(62)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,192)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(132)
Diversity Score
10
+120%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfast, Pennsylvania?

Belfast, Pennsylvania has about 1,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfast, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Belfast, Pennsylvania earns about $63,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belfast, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Belfast, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $200,500, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Belfast, Pennsylvania?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Belfast, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belfast, Pennsylvania?

About 6.3% of people in Belfast, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belfast, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Belfast, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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