NEIGHBORHOOD
Belmont
New York · New York · 35,608 residents · 0.59 sq mi
The short version
With 35,608 people, Belmont is a neighborhood in New York. 2% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 41.2%, above the 12.5% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 30.5. That trails the New York median by roughly 60%. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Belmont; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
35,608
Population density
60,558 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.59 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,890
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,442
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Other services4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Retail trade1.1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,399
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.1%
97.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.45 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
US average: 47.4%
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(5,051)
Black20.9%(7,433)
Hispanic / Latino60%(21,382)
Asian2%(719)
Other2.9%(1,023)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(5,051)
Black20.9%(7,433)
Hispanic / Latino60%(21,382)
Asian2%(719)
Other2.9%(1,023)
Diversity Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
49.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
76.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
34.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Belmont, New York, New York?
Belmont, New York, New York has about 35,608 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Belmont, New York, New York?
The typical household in Belmont, New York, New York earns about $31,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Belmont, New York, New York expensive?
In Belmont, New York, New York, the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.
How educated are people in Belmont, New York, New York?
About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Belmont, New York, New York?
About 41.2% of people in Belmont, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024