Belfast town is located in Allegany County New York. Belfast town has a 2024 population of 1,615. Belfast town is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,637 in 2020.
The average household income in Belfast town is $71,164 with a poverty rate of 12.54%. The median age in Belfast town is 35 years: 28.6 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belfast town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,713 | 98.39% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 579 | 3.01 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 296 | 3.95 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 211 | 1.36 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Female | 47 | 4.38 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Male | 25 | 3.2 | 84 | 16 |
3.88
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 6.06% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 8.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 6.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 12.31% |
| High School Graduate | 409 | 37.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 12.76% |
| Some College | 186 | 16.83% |
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 | 1,086 | 885 | 204 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 10 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,684 | $58,500 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,962 | $69,076 | $53,788 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $38,750 | $26,146 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,914 | $45,380 | $36,700 |
| Some College | $44,571 | $44,883 | $36,563 |
$43,914
Average Earnings
$45,380
Average Male
$36,700
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.44% of Belfast town residents speak only English, while 10.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,698 | 212 | 12.49% |
| Multiple | 24 | 5 | 20.83% |
12.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.02%
Male Poverty Rate
14.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belfast town is Multiple, with 20.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belfast town is White, with 12.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.63% |
| High School | 14.18% |
| Some College | 4.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.15% |
| Female Employed | 3.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,464 | $84,060 |
| Households | $59,440 | $71,164 |
| Married Families | $84,423 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,438 | $44,426 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 6.47% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
85.18%
Born in Belfast town
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
99.54% of Belfast town residents were born in the United States, with 85.18% having been born in New York. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,600 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,603 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,606 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 1,609 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 1,612 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 1,615 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,618 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,621 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 1,629 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 1,637 | 65 | 4.13% |
| 2019 | 1,572 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 1,582 | -15 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 1,597 | -9 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 1,606 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 1,613 | -13 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 1,626 | -12 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 1,638 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 1,644 | -14 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 1,658 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 1,667 | 0 | 0% |