Belmont town is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Belmont town has a 2024 population of 26,920. Belmont town is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually but its population has decreased by -1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,226 in 2020.
The average household income in Belmont town is $227,993 with a poverty rate of 3.88%. The median age in Belmont town is 42 years: 41.7 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belmont town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,542 | 72.39% |
| Asian | 4,881 | 18.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,751 | 6.49% |
| Black or African American | 473 | 1.75% |
| Other race | 336 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,431 | 2.56 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 6,556 | 3.15 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 2,855 | 1.18 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 686 | 2.62 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 334 | 2.76 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 1.29% |
| Associates Degree | 733 | 3.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,285 | 27.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,815 | 51.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,523 | 8.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 255 | 1.34% |
| Some College | 1,108 | 5.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,990 | 13,642 | 11,188 |
| Asian | 3,469 | 3,414 | 2,881 |
| Hispanic | 791 | 699 | 517 |
| 2+ Races | 617 | 598 | 507 |
| Black | 296 | 296 | 182 |
| Other Race | 287 | 235 | 143 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $98,679 | $115,000 | $76,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $123,578 | $147,206 | $94,244 |
| High School Graduate | $49,141 | $73,393 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,368 | $0 |
| Overall | $103,471 | $128,048 | $79,965 |
| Some College | $50,795 | $54,357 | $43,810 |
$103,471
Average Earnings
$128,048
Average Male
$79,965
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.19% of Belmont town residents speak only English, while 30.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,922 | 573 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 4,868 | 221 | 4.54% |
| Hispanic | 1,246 | 133 | 10.67% |
| Other | 336 | 77 | 22.92% |
| Multiple | 1,713 | 68 | 3.97% |
| Black | 472 | 62 | 13.14% |
3.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.52%
Male Poverty Rate
5.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belmont town is Other, with 22.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belmont town is White, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.86% |
| Some College | 7.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.28% |
| Female Employed | 2.82% |
| Male Employed | 0.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $201,977 | $269,857 |
| Households | $164,918 | $227,993 |
| Married Families | $218,682 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,993 | $110,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
504
Number of Veterans
464
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 213 |
| First Gulf War | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 3.09% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.31% |
| Black | 11 | 3.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.77%
Born in Belmont town
74.38%
Native Born
25.62%
Foreign Born
11.87%
Non Citizen
13.75%
Naturalized
74.38% of Belmont town residents were born in the United States, with 44.77% having been born in Massachusetts. 11.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,090 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 27,056 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 27,022 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 26,988 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 26,954 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 26,920 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 26,886 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 26,852 | -87 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 26,939 | -287 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 27,226 | 1,115 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 26,111 | -114 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 26,225 | -97 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 26,322 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 26,306 | 695 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 25,611 | 58 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 25,553 | 150 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 25,403 | 177 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 25,226 | 296 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 24,930 | 230 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 24,700 | 0 | 0% |