Belwood is a town located in Burke County North Carolina. Belwood has a 2024 population of 879. Belwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 862 in 2020.
The average household income in Belwood is $69,229 with a poverty rate of 13.87%. The median age in Belwood is 46.6 years: 46.5 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 829 | 89.33% |
| Other race | 68 | 7.33% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.19% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 343 | 2.71 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 195 | 3.18 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.08 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Male | 22 | 3.18 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 22 | 5.73 | 50 | 50 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 11.65% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 10.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 286 | 43.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 155 | 23.45% |
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 | 629 | 545 | 82 |
| Other Race | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 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 asian people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,042 | $0 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $89,375 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $0 | $37,596 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,667 | $45,893 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,446 | $50,670 | $19,300 |
| Some College | $0 | $52,321 | $18,818 |
$35,446
Average Earnings
$50,670
Average Male
$19,300
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.74% of Belwood residents speak only English, while 5.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 829 | 72 | 8.69% |
| Other | 68 | 52 | 76.47% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 52 | 74.29% |
| Black | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
13.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.49%
Male Poverty Rate
14.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belwood is Other, with 76.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belwood is White, with 8.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.72% |
| Some College | 5.08% |
| High School | 4.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.04% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,952 | $77,312 |
| Households | $49,078 | $69,229 |
| Married Families | $49,856 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,167 | $43,504 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 5.88% |
| Other Race | 10 | 45.45% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 45.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
57.11%
Born in Belwood
98.17%
Native Born
1.83%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
98.17% of Belwood residents were born in the United States, with 57.11% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 901 | 5 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 896 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 892 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 888 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 883 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 879 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 875 | 6 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 869 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 865 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 862 | -91 | -9.55% |
| 2019 | 953 | 5 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 948 | 7 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 941 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 940 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 937 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 938 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 938 | -4 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 942 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 945 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 947 | 0 | 0% |