Belton, TX

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US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

30.3

5.57% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.2%

9.64% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$63,544

11.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$252,000

12.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,224

2.97% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Belton, TX had a population of N/A people with a median age of 30.3 and a median household income of $63,544. Between N/A and N/A the population of Belton, TX N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $57,025 to $63,544, a 11.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Belton, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.59%), Other (Hispanic) (8.54%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.54%).

None of the households in Belton, TX 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.

93.9% of the residents in Belton, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Belton, TX are University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (905 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Belton, TX was $252,000, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%.

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Population & Diversity

Belton, TX is home to a population of N/A people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.34% of Belton, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.98k people).

In 2023, there were 4.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.5k people) in Belton, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.71k Two+ (Hispanic) and 2.04k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.9%

2023 Citizenship

94.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.9% of Belton, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Belton, TX was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Belton, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 1.04k
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.71k ± 737
White (Hispanic)
2.04k ± 610

29%

Hispanic Population

6.89k people

29% of the people in Belton, TX are hispanic (6.89k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Belton, TX 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 Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

8.34%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.98k people

8.57%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.98k people

As of 2023, 8.34% of Belton, TX residents (1.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Belton, TX was 8.57%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
943 ± 278
Vietnam
288 ± 123
Gulf War (1990s)
225 ± 111

Belton, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Belton, TX employs 10.2k people. The largest industries in Belton, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,395 people), Educational Services (1,279 people), and Retail Trade (1,096 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.2k

2023 Value

± 1,044

2.97%

1 Year growth

± 13.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Belton, TX grew at a rate of 2.97%, from 9.93k employees to 10.2k employees.

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

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (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

10.2k

2023 Value

± 1,044

2.97%

1 Year growth

± 13.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Belton, TX grew at a rate of 2.97%, from 9.93k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Belton, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,395 people), Educational Services (1,279 people), and Retail Trade (1,096 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Belton, TX, though some of these residents may live in Belton, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,648

Median earning men ± $5,005

$30,361

Median earning women ± $6,535

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($75,324), Manufacturing ($73,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,898).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,000), Manufacturing ($78,986), and Public Administration ($60,994).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Belton, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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 Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Belton, TX awarded 905 degrees. The student population of Belton, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,260 male students and 2,260 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Belton, TX are White (519 and 59.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (191 and 21.8%), Black or African American (80 and 9.13%), and Two or More Races (30 and 3.42%).

The largest universities in Belton, TX by number of degrees awarded are University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (905 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Belton, TX are Registered Nursing (153 and 16.9%), General Business Administration & Management (49 and 5.41%), and Clinical Psychology (44 and 4.86%).

The median tuition cost in Belton, TX for private four year colleges is $30,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Belton, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,520 (35.8% men and 64.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,520 students enrolled in Belton, TX, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,830 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
152 degrees awarded
Clinical Psychology
44 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Belton, TX was Registered Nursing with 152 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Belton, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

905 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with 905 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 265 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Belton, TX, which is 0.414 times less than the 640 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 519 degrees mean that there were 2.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 191 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% 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 (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

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

The median property value in Belton, TX was $252,000 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $224,700 to $252,000, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Belton, TX is 51.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$252,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$25,189

$3,991

Median Property Taxes

±$542

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 Belton, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Belton, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 51.5% of the housing units in Belton, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 216.01
Census Tract 216.02

The following map shows all of the places in Belton, TX 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.

$63,544

Median Household Income

± $10,603

7.76k

Number of Households

± 787

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.76k households in Belton, TX grew to $63,544 from the previous year's value of $57,025.

The following chart displays the households in Belton, TX 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Belton, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (9.22%)

In 2023, 74.5% of workers in Belton, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (9.22%).

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 Belton, TX have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Belton, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Belton, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Belton, TX have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Belton, TX (3.26k out of 20.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Belton, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

83.6% of the population of Belton, TX has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 6.91% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 5.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bell County, TX see 1289 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.54% decrease from the previous year (1296 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1150 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 401 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Bell County, TX.

1,289 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bell County, TX

Primary care physicians in Bell County, TX see an average of 1,289 patients per year. This represents a 0.54% decrease from the previous year (1,296 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.3% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 28.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.7% were men and 57.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.4%

Uninsured

39.8%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

6.91%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

5.3%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Belton, TX declined by 3.85% from 17.1% to 16.4%.

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

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