State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,052.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.76% (96)
Growth Since 2010
26.54% (2,674)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Belmont, North Carolina Population 2021
12,750
Belmont is a city located in Gaston County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 12,750, it is the 76th largest city in North Carolina and the 2596th largest city in the United States . Belmont is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 26.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,076 in 2010. Spanning over 12 miles, Belmont has a population density of 1,053 people per square mile.
The average household income in Belmont is $95,238 with a poverty rate of 13.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,013 per month, and the median house value is $210,600. 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: 74.40%
- Black or African American: 13.70%
- Two or more races: 7.15%
- Asian: 3.59%
- Other race: 0.75%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
The current population of Belmont, North Carolina is 12,750 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,750.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,076.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,968 | 74.40% |
| Black or African American | 1,652 | 13.70% |
| Two or More Races | 862 | 7.15% |
| Asian | 433 | 3.59% |
| Some Other Race | 90 | 0.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
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Belmont Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,394 | 2.59 | 66.4 |
| Married | 2,194 | 3.34 | 85.7 |
| Non Family | 1,472 | 1.21 | 50 |
| Female | 636 | 3.24 | 34.3 |
| Male | 92 | 2.54 | 88 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 3.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 546 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,418 | 18.78% |
| Some College | 1,443 | 19.11% |
| Associates Degree | 606 | 8.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,162 | 28.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,112 | 14.73% |
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Belmont Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,068 | 5,555 | 2,697 |
| Black | 900 | 732 | 324 |
| Asian | 282 | 195 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 103 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 118 | 64 |
| Other Race | 35 | 35 | |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 |
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%.
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$47,353
Average Earnings
$52,636
Average Male
$44,764
Average Female
Belmont Language by Age
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Belmont Language
93.99% of Belmont residents speak only English, while 6.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.20% of the population.
Belmont Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,596 | 676 | 42.36% |
| White | 8,289 | 634 | 7.65% |
| Multiple | 846 | 148 | 17.49% |
| Hispanic | 283 | 49 | 17.31% |
| Asian | 433 | 20 | 4.62% |
13.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.92%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Belmont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belmont is Black, with 42.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belmont is Asian, with 4.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.19%.
Belmont Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Belmont Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Belmont Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 525 | 7.15% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 11.15% |
| Black | 20 | 1.92% |
Belmont Veterans by Education
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3.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
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65.9%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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61.94%
Born in Belmont
95.06%
Native Born
4.94%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
2.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.06% of Belmont residents were born in the United States, with 61.94% having been born in North Carolina. 2.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,750 | 96 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 12,654 | 96 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 12,558 | 96 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 12,462 | 349 | 2.88% |
| 2017 | 12,113 | 403 | 3.44% |
| 2016 | 11,710 | 267 | 2.33% |
| 2015 | 11,443 | 415 | 3.76% |
| 2014 | 11,028 | 385 | 3.62% |
| 2013 | 10,643 | 219 | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 10,424 | 168 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 10,256 | 23 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 10,233 | 1,528 | 1.63% |
| 2000 | 8,705 | 271 | 0.32% |
| 1990 | 8,434 | 3,827 | 6.23% |
| 1980 | 4,607 | -207 | -0.44% |
| 1970 | 4,814 | -193 | -0.39% |
| 1960 | 5,007 | -323 | -0.62% |
| 1950 | 5,330 | 974 | 2.04% |
| 1940 | 4,356 | 235 | 0.56% |
| 1930 | 4,121 | 1,180 | 3.43% |
| 1920 | 2,941 | 0.00% |