City · Missouri
Belton, Missouri
Belton, city, in Cass County, Missouri. Belton had 26,193 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,953 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,008 (±59). GEOID 2904384.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,193
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,953 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,008 ±59
Median household income
$69,226
±$4,993 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$203,200
±$11,142 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,290
±$97 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Belton and what county is it in?
Belton is a city in Cass County, Missouri. It covers 14.4 square miles of land, 1,662 residents per square mile in 2020.
Belton is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Belton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,193 people lived in Belton on July 1, 2025, up 9.2% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 23,953 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,008 (±59).
| Measure | Belton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,008 ±59 | 110,773 | +1,583 |
| Households | 10,429 ±315 | 43,206 | +1,713 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.07 | 2.54 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 11,041 ±349 | 45,834 | +1,619 |
Belton's population since 2000
From 21,730 in 2000 to 26,193 in 2025: up 20.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Belton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Belton?
The median resident of Belton is 36.8 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.2%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Belton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±1.9 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% ±1.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5% ±1.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 44.8% ±1.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.5% ±2.2 pts | 83.6% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | −2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6% ±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±2.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±2.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.6 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.6% ±3.3 pts | 29.6% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±1.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±3.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Belton earn?
Half of Belton's 10,429 households earn less than $69,226 a year (±$4,993), against $87,535 in Cass County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $77,231 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Belton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,226 ±$4,993 | $87,535 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,732 ±$4,613 | $108,544 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,303 ±$2,167 | $42,789 | +$2,788 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7% ±3.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1% ±6.3 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4% ±1.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±1.5 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±2.4 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Belton?
Owners occupy 59.0% of Belton's occupied homes and renters 41.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $203,200 by its owner (±$11,142). The median renter pays $1,290 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Belton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,200 ±$11,142 | $292,400 | +$36,072 |
| Median gross rent | $1,290 ±$97 | $1,205 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1% ±7.5 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,355 ±$81 | $1,749 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.0% ±4.1 pts | 75.6% | −5.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.0% ±4.1 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 11,041 ±349 | 45,834 | +1,619 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±3.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.9% ±3.3 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2% ±2.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Belton building?
Builders took permits for 62 new housing units in Belton in 2025 (42 in single-family houses), 2.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Belton work and get to work?
75.4% of Belton's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Belton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.9% ±2.5 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.4% ±3.8 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±2.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8% ±2.6 pts | 13.9% | +8.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min ±1.8 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Belton?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Belton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,023 (Tract 601) to $95,625 (Tract 600.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 600.04Cass County | 5,383 | $76,250 |
| Tract 613Cass County | 6,906 | $61,950 |
| Tract 602.02Cass County | 5,132 | $82,604 |
| Tract 600.03Cass County | 3,712 | $66,301 |
| Tract 600.01Cass County | 4,854 | $95,625 |
| Tract 601Cass County | 1,676 | $54,023 |
| Tract 603.06Cass County | 7,420 | $94,271 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Belton) · Census block assignment files
How does Belton compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Belton is the 1,539th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Belton ranks 127th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 29th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 38th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 91st | 420 |
| Median household income | 127th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 112th | 420 |
| Median home value | 126th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 44th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 284th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 139th | 404 |
| Median age | 265th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 298th | 418 |
| Work from home | 120th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 144th | 420 |
Belton's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Belton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Belton?
5 of the 57 figures for Belton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Belton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Belton.