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Belton

South Carolina · 4,631 residents (2025 est.) · 3.82 sq mi
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Belton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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

Total population
4,458
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,167 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−11%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,631 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Belton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,107
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,191 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,506
+56%since 2000
from $16,970 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
−5%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,529)
Black17.5%(781)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(80)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(1,815)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(3,691)
Black8.3%(371)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(73)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other7%(312)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,685)
Diversity Score
38
−7%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belton, South Carolina?

Belton, South Carolina has about 4,458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belton, South Carolina?

The typical household in Belton, South Carolina earns about $49,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belton, South Carolina expensive?

In Belton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $133,500, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Belton, South Carolina?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Belton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belton, South Carolina?

About 19.6% of people in Belton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Belton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 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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