Belmont, NC

Census Place

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2023 Population
15,140
2.01% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.7
0.528% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
10.1%
2.27% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$86,442
2.57% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$349,700
13.7% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
7,931
4.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Belmont, NC had a population of 15.1k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $86,442. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Belmont, NC grew from 14,842 to 15,140, a 2.01% increase and its median household income grew from $84,274 to $86,442, a 2.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Belmont, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.32%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.01%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.65%).

None of the households in Belmont, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Belmont, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Belmont, NC are Belmont Abbey College (299 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Belmont, NC was $349,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

Most people in Belmont, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Belmont, NC was 2 cars per household.

United StatesNorth CarolinaGaston County, NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCGaston County (Northwest)--Mount Holly City PUMA, NCGaston County (Southeast)--Gastonia & Belmont Cities PUMA, NCYork County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC

Population & Diversity

Belmont, NC is home to a population of 15.1k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.27% of Belmont, NC residents were born outside of the country (798 people).

In 2023, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Belmont, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 456 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%
2023 Citizenship
97.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Belmont, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Belmont, NC was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Belmont, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.6k ± 592
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.11k ± 365
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    456 ± 228
3.69%
Hispanic Population
558 people

In 2023, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Belmont, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 456 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.69% of the people in Belmont, NC are hispanic (558 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    224,963 ± 11,520 people
  2. India
    83,219 ± 7,055 people
  3. Honduras
    48,247 ± 5,380 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,963 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 83,219 and Honduras with 48,247.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.27%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
798 people
4.97%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
737 people

As of 2023, 5.27% of Belmont, NC residents (798 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Belmont, NC was 4.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    299 ± 163
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    246 ± 120
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    195 ± 108

Belmont, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Belmont, NC employs 7.93k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Belmont, NC were Manufacturing (993 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (964 people), and Finance & Insurance (902 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($202,589), Finance & Insurance ($109,107), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($100,357).

Employment

Occupations

7.93k
2023 Value
± 684
4.22%
1 Year growth
± 12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Belmont, NC grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 7.61k employees to 7.93k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Belmont, NC, are Management Occupations (1,090 people), Sales & Related Occupations (921 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (682 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Belmont, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.93k
2023 Value
± 684
4.22%
1 Year growth
± 12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Belmont, NC grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 7.61k employees to 7.93k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Belmont, NC, are Manufacturing (993 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (964 people), and Finance & Insurance (902 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Belmont, NC, though some of these residents may live in Belmont, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$70,495
Median earning men ± $8,880
$47,401
Median earning women ± $9,870

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($202,589), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,357), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,692).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,518), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,942), and Public Administration ($76,771).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Belmont, NC awarded 299 degrees. The student population of Belmont, NC in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 866 male students and 784 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Belmont, NC are White (183 and 63.3%), followed by Unknown (58 and 20.1%), Black or African American (27 and 9.34%), and Hispanic or Latino (11 and 3.81%).

The largest universities in Belmont, NC by number of degrees awarded are Belmont Abbey College (299 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Belmont, NC are General Business Administration & Management (68 and 22.7%), Sport & Fitness Management (31 and 10.4%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (25 and 8.36%).

The median tuition cost in Belmont, NC for private four year colleges is $19,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Belmont, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,650 (52.5% men and 47.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,650 students enrolled in Belmont, NC, 52.5% men and 47.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,026 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    68 degrees awarded
  2. Sport & Fitness Management
    31 degrees awarded
  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Belmont, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 68 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Belmont Abbey College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
299 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Belmont Abbey College with 299 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 145 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Belmont, NC, which is 0.942 times less than the 154 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 183 degrees mean that there were 3.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 58 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.995% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.18M), Some college (1.81M), and Bachelors Degree (1.69M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Belmont, NC was $349,700 in 2023, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $307,600 to $349,700, a 13.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Belmont, NC is 65.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Belmont, NC have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Belmont, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$349,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$25,315
$4,145
Median Property Taxes
±$424

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Belmont, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

65.9%
Homeownership
2023
66.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 65.9% of the housing units in Belmont, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Household Income

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$86,442
Median Household Income
± $9,294
6.29k
Number of Households
± 573

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.29k households in Belmont, NC grew to $86,442 from the previous year's value of $84,274.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Belmont, NC is from North Carolina.
0.467
2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.639% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (70.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (20.4%)
  3. Carpooled (5.48%)

In 2023, 70.3% of workers in Belmont, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.4%) and those who carpooled to work (5.48%).

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Commute Time

25.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Belmont, NC have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Belmont, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Belmont, NC (1.46k out of 14.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Belmont, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Health

95% of the population of Belmont, NC has health coverage, with 62.6% on employee plans, 9.56% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.99%
Uninsured
62.6%
Employer Coverage
9.56%
Medicaid
11.7%
Medicare
10.1%
Non-Group
1.01%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Belmont, NC declined by 0.922% from 5.03% to 4.99%.

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