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Belton

South Carolina · 4,461 residents · 3.82 sq mi
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Belton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,191. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,461
−4%since 1990
from 4,646 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,168 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,216 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+5%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,191
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,970
+55%since 1990
from $10,918 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,897)
Black15.5%(721)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(28)
Diversity Score34%(1,581)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,529)
Black17.5%(781)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(80)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,815)
Diversity Score
41
+20%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belton, South Carolina?

Belton, South Carolina has about 4,461 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Belton, South Carolina earns about $28,191 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Belton, South Carolina?

About 13.6% 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 16.3% 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 185 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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