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Belton

County:
Bell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
20.235
State:
Texas

Belton is a city located in Bell County, Texas. Belton has a 2026 population of 26,888. It is also the county seat of Bell County. Belton is currently growing at a rate of 2.39% annually and its population has increased by 16.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,128 in 2020.

The median household income in Belton is $59,130 with a poverty rate of 16.7%. The median age in Belton is 32.4 years: 32 years for males, and 33.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males.

26.9K
Total Population
1,329
Density (mi²)
627 2.39%
Growth

Belton Population

Belton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202626,8886272.39%
202526,2616262.44%
202425,6354541.8%
202325,1819313.84%
202224,2506492.75%
202123,6015602.43%
202023,1283181.39%
201922,8104692.1%
201822,3417193.33%
201721,6227003.35%
201620,9223411.66%
201520,5814122.04%
201420,1696123.13%
201319,5572131.1%
201219,3444452.35%
201118,8994252.3%
201018,4742581.42%
200014,6232,14717.21%
199012,4761,81617.04%
198010,6601,96422.59%
19708,6965336.53%
19608,1631,91730.69%
19506,2462,67474.86%
19403,572-207-5.48%
19303,779-1,319-25.87%
19205,09893422.43%
19104,16446412.54%
19003,70070023.33%
18903,00000%

Median Age

Overall: 32.4 years
Female: 33.3 years
Male: 32 years

Belton Adults

There are 18,431 adults, (3,379 of whom are seniors) in Belton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 12,798 (52.5%)
Male: 11,558 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Belton includes 62.7% White, 10.6% other race, 6.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,27162.7%
Two or more races4,47518.37%
Other race2,58110.6%
Black or African American1,6176.64%
Asian2981.22%
Native American1140.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,05812.56%
Other race2,56110.51%
White2,1558.85%
Native American950.39%
Black or African American620.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,11653.85%
Black or African American1,5556.38%
Two or more races1,4175.82%
Asian2981.22%
Other race200.08%
Native American190.08%

Belton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Belton 's average per capita income is $43,689. Household income levels show a median of $59,130. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$105,304-
Families$84,026$147,227
Households$59,130$111,597
Non Families$37,905$63,213

$43,689

Average Income

$59,130

Median Household Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)