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Belton

Texas · 23,054 residents · 20.235 sq mi
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Belton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,617. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,200. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,054
+58%since 2000
from 14,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 723 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
+13%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,617
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,047
+89%since 2000
from $14,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+65%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(9,386)
Black7.9%(1,156)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(3,675)
Asian0.9%(137)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(9,145)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(12,518)
Black8.3%(1,924)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(7,079)
Asian1.6%(378)
Other5.1%(1,170)
Diversity Score75.2%(17,336)
Diversity Score
75
+20%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belton, Texas?

Belton, Texas has about 23,054 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belton, Texas?

The typical household in Belton, Texas earns about $49,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belton, Texas expensive?

In Belton, Texas, the median home is worth about $161,200, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Belton, Texas?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Belton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belton, Texas?

About 17.9% of people in Belton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Belton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,578 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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