Belmont is a city located in Gaston County North Carolina. Belmont has a 2024 population of 15,669. Belmont is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 4.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,053 in 2020.
The average household income in Belmont is $129,729 with a poverty rate of 10.31%. The median age in Belmont is 37.9 years: 37.9 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belmont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,837 | 86.49% |
| Black or African American | 867 | 5.84% |
| Two or more races | 683 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 379 | 2.55% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,049 | 2.33 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Married | 2,617 | 3.12 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 2,517 | 1.25 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 663 | 3.21 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 252 | 2.6 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 543 | 5.25% |
| Associates Degree | 928 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,115 | 30.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,617 | 15.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,936 | 18.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 247 | 2.39% |
| Some College | 1,961 | 18.95% |
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 | 9,110 | 8,434 | 4,209 |
| Black | 517 | 475 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 326 | 322 | 236 |
| Hispanic | 281 | 271 | 173 |
| Asian | 280 | 222 | 144 |
| Other Race | 51 | 51 | 6 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 72.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,370 | $94,038 | $69,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,202 | $153,804 | $91,161 |
| High School Graduate | $35,956 | $41,308 | $33,794 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,368 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $59,527 | $72,685 | $53,564 |
| Some College | $52,071 | $59,643 | $40,694 |
$59,527
Average Earnings
$72,685
Average Male
$53,564
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.33% of Belmont residents speak only English, while 5.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,120 | 1,038 | 8.56% |
| Black | 778 | 156 | 20.05% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 133 | 30.57% |
| Multiple | 650 | 110 | 16.92% |
| Asian | 373 | 44 | 11.8% |
| Other | 63 | 13 | 20.63% |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100% |
10.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.86%
Male Poverty Rate
13.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belmont is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belmont is White, with 8.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.79% |
| High School | 20.07% |
| Some College | 8.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.35% |
| Female Employed | 8.15% |
| Male Employed | 3.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,415 | $162,279 |
| Households | $84,274 | $129,729 |
| Married Families | $155,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,276 | $80,167 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
961
Number of Veterans
961
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 302 |
| Vietnam | 292 |
| Second Gulf War | 176 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 361 |
| 55 to 64 | 217 |
| 65 to 74 | 212 |
| 75+ | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 819 | 7.93% |
| Black | 107 | 15.81% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 8.88% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 11.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
56.77%
Born in Belmont
95.03%
Native Born
4.97%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
2.9%
Naturalized
95.03% of Belmont residents were born in the United States, with 56.77% having been born in North Carolina. 2.06% 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 | 16,439 | 154 | 0.95% |
| 2028 | 16,285 | 154 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 16,131 | 154 | 0.96% |
| 2026 | 15,977 | 154 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 15,823 | 154 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 15,669 | 154 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 15,515 | 164 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 15,351 | 139 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 15,212 | 159 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 15,053 | 2,539 | 20.29% |
| 2019 | 12,514 | 41 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 12,473 | 353 | 2.91% |
| 2017 | 12,120 | 405 | 3.46% |
| 2016 | 11,715 | 271 | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 11,444 | 414 | 3.75% |
| 2014 | 11,030 | 388 | 3.65% |
| 2013 | 10,642 | 220 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 10,422 | 169 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 10,253 | 23 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 10,230 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,705 | 271 | 3.21% |
| 1990 | 8,434 | 3,827 | 83.07% |
| 1980 | 4,607 | -207 | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 4,814 | -193 | -3.85% |
| 1960 | 5,007 | -323 | -6.06% |
| 1950 | 5,330 | 974 | 22.36% |
| 1940 | 4,356 | 235 | 5.7% |
| 1930 | 4,121 | 1,180 | 40.12% |
| 1920 | 2,941 | -13,498 | -82.11% |