Belton is a city located in Bell County Texas. Belton has a 2024 population of 25,848. It is also the county seat of Bell County. Belton is currently growing at a rate of 2.69% annually and its population has increased by 11.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,138 in 2020.
The average household income in Belton is $95,565 with a poverty rate of 17.93%. The median age in Belton is 28.7 years: 29.4 years for males, and 27.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,997 | 69.14% |
| Two or more races | 3,074 | 13.29% |
| Black or African American | 2,107 | 9.11% |
| Other race | 1,674 | 7.24% |
| Asian | 246 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,645 | 2.65 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 3,063 | 1.51 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Married | 2,964 | 3.34 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 1,334 | 3.37 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 284 | 4.5 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 775 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 880 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,532 | 19.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,238 | 9.58% |
| High School Graduate | 3,848 | 29.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 703 | 5.44% |
| Some College | 2,941 | 22.77% |
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 | 8,019 | 7,572 | 2,772 |
| Hispanic | 3,372 | 2,616 | 647 |
| 2+ Races | 1,376 | 1,155 | 513 |
| Black | 1,144 | 867 | 171 |
| Other Race | 867 | 690 | 128 |
| Asian | 105 | 105 | 34 |
| Native American | 35 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 37.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,869 | $73,103 | $55,777 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,402 | $140,625 | $64,830 |
| High School Graduate | $25,382 | $26,554 | $24,022 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,490 | $23,267 | $16,909 |
| Overall | $42,017 | $46,365 | $34,713 |
| Some College | $41,873 | $50,824 | $34,009 |
$42,017
Average Earnings
$46,365
Average Male
$34,713
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.92% of Belton residents speak only English, while 20.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,721 | 1,867 | 15.93% |
| Hispanic | 5,188 | 1,001 | 19.29% |
| Multiple | 2,589 | 500 | 19.31% |
| Black | 1,501 | 345 | 22.98% |
| Other | 1,320 | 211 | 15.98% |
17.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.06%
Male Poverty Rate
22.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belton is Black, with 22.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belton is White, with 15.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.3% |
| High School | 9.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.43% |
| Some College | 5.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.85% |
| Female Employed | 12.9% |
| Male Employed | 3.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,042 | $119,692 |
| Households | $57,025 | $95,565 |
| Married Families | $105,754 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,705 | $58,116 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,729
Number of Veterans
1,363
Male Veterans
366
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 848 |
| First Gulf War | 447 |
| Vietnam | 390 |
| Korea | 152 |
| World War II | 86 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 505 |
| 18 to 34 | 346 |
| 75+ | 341 |
| 55 to 64 | 278 |
| 65 to 74 | 259 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,359 | 11.19% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 8.45% |
| Black | 208 | 12.77% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 6.7% |
| Other Race | 47 | 4.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
60.74%
Born in Belton
91.43%
Native Born
8.57%
Foreign Born
5.59%
Non Citizen
2.98%
Naturalized
91.43% of Belton residents were born in the United States, with 60.74% having been born in Texas. 5.59% 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 | 29,237 | 678 | 2.37% |
| 2028 | 28,559 | 678 | 2.43% |
| 2027 | 27,881 | 677 | 2.49% |
| 2026 | 27,204 | 678 | 2.56% |
| 2025 | 26,526 | 678 | 2.62% |
| 2024 | 25,848 | 677 | 2.69% |
| 2023 | 25,171 | 925 | 3.82% |
| 2022 | 24,246 | 641 | 2.72% |
| 2021 | 23,605 | 467 | 2.02% |
| 2020 | 23,138 | 328 | 1.44% |
| 2019 | 22,810 | 469 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 22,341 | 719 | 3.33% |
| 2017 | 21,622 | 700 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 20,922 | 341 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 20,581 | 412 | 2.04% |
| 2014 | 20,169 | 612 | 3.13% |
| 2013 | 19,557 | 213 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 19,344 | 445 | 2.35% |
| 2011 | 18,899 | 425 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 18,474 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,623 | 2,147 | 17.21% |
| 1990 | 12,476 | 1,816 | 17.04% |
| 1980 | 10,660 | 1,964 | 22.59% |
| 1970 | 8,696 | 533 | 6.53% |
| 1960 | 8,163 | 1,917 | 30.69% |
| 1950 | 6,246 | 2,674 | 74.86% |
| 1940 | 3,572 | -207 | -5.48% |
| 1930 | 3,779 | -1,319 | -25.87% |
| 1920 | 5,098 | 934 | 22.43% |
| 1910 | 4,164 | 464 | 12.54% |
| 1900 | 3,700 | 700 | 23.33% |
| 1890 | 3,000 | -26,237 | -89.74% |