Belt, MT

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2023 Population

525

1.32% 1-year decline

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

48.3

3.65% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.14%

22.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$72,083

10.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

297

4.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Belt, MT had a population of 525 people with a median age of 48.3 and a median household income of $72,083. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Belt, MT declined from 532 to 525, a −1.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,500 to $72,083, a 10.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Belt, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), Other (Hispanic) (7.43%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.33%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.14%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.762%).

None of the households in Belt, MT 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.

98.7% of the residents in Belt, MT are U.S. citizens.

United States Montana Cascade County, MT Great Falls, MT Lewis and Clark & Cascade Counties--Great Falls & Helena City PUMA, MT

Population & Diversity

Belt, MT is home to a population of 525 people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.71% of Belt, MT residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

In 2023, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (467 people) in Belt, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39 Other (Hispanic) and 7 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Belt, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Belt, MT was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Belt, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Belt, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
467 ± 159
Other (Hispanic)
39 ± 52
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7 ± 12.5

8.57%

Hispanic Population

45 people

8.57% of the people in Belt, MT are hispanic (45 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Belt, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

1.71%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9 people

2.63%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14 people

As of 2023, 1.71% of Belt, MT residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Belt, MT was 2.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Belt, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
17 ± 22
Gulf War (1990s)
8 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 17

Belt, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Belt, MT employs 297 people. The largest industries in Belt, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (61 people), Educational Services (49 people), and Construction (42 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($49,643), Retail Trade ($44,688), and Total ($36,094).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

297

2023 Value

± 114

4.21%

1 Year growth

± 54.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Belt, MT grew at a rate of 4.21%, from 285 employees to 297 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Belt, MT, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Belt, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

297

2023 Value

± 114

4.21%

1 Year growth

± 54.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Belt, MT grew at a rate of 4.21%, from 285 employees to 297 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Belt, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (61 people), Educational Services (49 people), and Construction (42 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Belt, MT, though some of these residents may live in Belt, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,611

Median earning men ± $10,548

$24,688

Median earning women ± $12,902

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Retail Trade ($57,688) and Construction ($53,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($19,512) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($2,499).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% 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 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Belt, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Tim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

Housing

Rent vs Own

71.4%

Homeownership

2023

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.4% of the housing units in Belt, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Belt, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 106

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Belt, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,083

Median Household Income

± $36,843

203

Number of Households

± 64

In 2023, the median household income of the 203 households in Belt, MT grew to $72,083 from the previous year's value of $65,500.

The following chart displays the households in Belt, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $125k - $150k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Belt, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (62.6%)
Carpooled (27.6%)
Walked (5.72%)

In 2023, 62.6% of workers in Belt, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (27.6%) and those who walked to work (5.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Belt, MT have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Belt, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Belt, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Belt, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Belt, MT have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Belt, MT (48 out of 525 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Belt, MT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Belt, MT has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 0.762% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cascade County, MT see 1334 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.88% increase from the previous year (1214 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1112 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 276 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Cascade County, MT.

1,334 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cascade County, MT

Primary care physicians in Cascade County, MT see an average of 1,334 patients per year. This represents a 9.88% increase from the previous year (1,214 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cascade County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 46.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.86%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

0.762%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Belt, MT grew by 204% from 2.26% to 6.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Belt, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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