Belmont, North Carolina Population 2022
Belmont is a city located in Gaston County North Carolina. Belmont has a 2020 population of 12,846. Belmont is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 25.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,233 in 2010.
The average household income in Belmont is $95,238 with a poverty rate of 14.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $969 per month, and the median house value is $249,500. The median age in Belmont is 34.9 years, 33.7 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
Belmont Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belmontwas:
- White: 80.52%
- Black or African American: 11.08%
- Two or more races: 4.50%
- Asian: 3.38%
- Native American: 0.29%
- Other race: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,897 | 80.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,362 | 11.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 415 | 3.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 26 | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 553 | 4.50% |
Belmont Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,515 | 2.57 | 68.4 |
| Married | 2,103 | 3.23 | 88.9 |
| Male | 138 | 3.01 | 100 |
| Female | 639 | 3.67 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 1,635 | 1.25 | 52.2 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 229 | 2.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 500 | 6.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,630 | 20.42% |
| Some College | 1,439 | 18.03% |
| Associates Degree | 825 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,180 | 27.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,179 | 14.77% |
Belmont Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 72 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 107 | 57 |
| Asian | 327 | 254 | 145 |
| White | 6,780 | 6,262 | 2,857 |
| Black | 676 | 550 | 250 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$48,455
Average Earnings
$56,071
Average Male
$44,589
Average Female
Belmont Language by Age
Belmont Language
94.19% of Belmont residents speak only English, while 5.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.42% of the population.
Belmont Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,328 | 631 | 47.52% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 97 | 46.63% |
| White | 9,148 | 944 | 10.32% |
| Asian | 415 | 18 | 4.34% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.02%
Male Poverty Rate
19.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Belmont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belmont is Black, with 47.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belmont is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.44%.
Belmont Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Belmont Married by Age and Sex
Belmont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Belmont Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 698 | 8.82% |
| Black | 7 | 0.91% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 20.00% |
Belmont Veterans by Education
2.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.93%
Born in Belmont
94.66%
Native Born
5.34%
Foreign Born
2.23%
Non Citizen
3.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.66% of Belmont residents were born in the United States, with 61.93% having been born in North Carolina. 2.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,941 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 4,121 | 1,180 | 3.43% |
| 1940 | 4,356 | 235 | 0.56% |
| 1950 | 5,330 | 974 | 2.04% |
| 1960 | 5,007 | -323 | -0.62% |
| 1970 | 4,814 | -193 | -0.39% |
| 1980 | 4,607 | -207 | -0.44% |
| 1990 | 8,434 | 3,827 | 6.23% |
| 2000 | 8,705 | 271 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 10,233 | 1,528 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 10,256 | 23 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 10,424 | 168 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 10,643 | 219 | 2.10% |
| 2014 | 11,028 | 385 | 3.62% |
| 2015 | 11,443 | 415 | 3.76% |
| 2016 | 11,710 | 267 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 12,113 | 403 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 12,462 | 349 | 2.88% |
| 2019 | 12,558 | 96 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 12,654 | 96 | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 12,750 | 96 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 12,846 | 96 | 0.75% |