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Belmont

West Virginia · 875 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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Belmont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,083. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,500. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
875
−16%since 2000
from 1,036 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,145 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+19%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7928879821K1K1990201020202024Belmont
2024983
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,083
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,769
+67%since 2000
from $14,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,024)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(811)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score8.5%(75)
Diversity Score
9
+1071%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, West Virginia?

Belmont, West Virginia has about 875 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belmont, West Virginia?

The typical household in Belmont, West Virginia earns about $50,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmont, West Virginia expensive?

In Belmont, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $98,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, West Virginia?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmont, West Virginia?

About 14.4% of people in Belmont, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belmont, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Belmont, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 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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