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Belton

South Carolina · 4,335 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 $32,363. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,400. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
4,335
−3%since 2000
from 4,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,135 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−1%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Belton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,363
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,782
+58%since 2000
from $16,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(3,271)
Black14.2%(617)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(181)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other3%(130)
Diversity Score46.9%(2,034)
Diversity Score
47
+15%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belton, South Carolina?

Belton, South Carolina has about 4,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belton, South Carolina earns about $32,363 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 $96,400, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Belton, South Carolina?

About 12.2% 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 16.5% 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 311 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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