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Mont Belvieu

Texas · 10,673 residents (2025 est.) · 17.79 sq mi
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The short version

Mont Belvieu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,781. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,696 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $411,000. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 69% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,020
+288%since 2000
from 2,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
+240%since 2009
from 149 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
+2%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,673 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5533K5K7K10K1990201020202024Mont Belvieu
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59%(815)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(781)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(627)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(697)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(593)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(1,106)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.5%(1,763)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(1,049)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647%(635)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.9%(709)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.5%(228)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,781
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,732 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,156
+115%since 2000
from $22,415 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−13%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,000
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,701
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(2,027)
Black4.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(151)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(6,588)
Black3.2%(289)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,563)
Asian3.3%(301)
Other3.1%(279)
Diversity Score
54
+22%since 2009
from 44 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.9%(1,345)
Puerto Rican1.6%(144)
Asian origin
Chinese1.4%(124)
Sri Lankan0.7%(64)
Filipino0.5%(47)
Vietnamese0.5%(41)
Asian Indian0.3%(25)
Ancestry
German18.1%(1,637)
English12.8%(1,159)
Irish11.6%(1,048)
American3.8%(339)
Italian3.1%(279)
French3%(270)
Scottish1.9%(170)
Bulgarian1.1%(97)
Czech0.9%(84)
Polish0.9%(78)
Hungarian0.7%(67)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.7%(65)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(48)
Norwegian0.5%(41)
Finnish0.2%(17)
Dutch0.2%(15)
Swedish0.1%(12)
British0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+102%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.6%(703)
Married71.9%(2,238)
Widowed0.8%(24)
Divorced4.7%(146)
Women 15+
Never married26.5%(977)
Married59.9%(2,209)
Widowed6.3%(232)
Divorced7.3%(268)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mont Belvieu, Texas?

Mont Belvieu, Texas has about 9,020 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mont Belvieu, Texas?

The typical household in Mont Belvieu, Texas earns about $132,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mont Belvieu, Texas expensive?

In Mont Belvieu, Texas, the median home is worth about $411,000, and the typical rent is about $1,701 a month.

How educated are people in Mont Belvieu, Texas?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mont Belvieu, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mont Belvieu, Texas?

About 9.3% of people in Mont Belvieu, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mont Belvieu, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mont Belvieu, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,697 residents, a change of about 582 percent over that period.

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