City · North Carolina
Belmont, North Carolina
Belmont, city, in Gaston County, North Carolina. Belmont had 16,415 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,010 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,546 (±61). GEOID 3704840.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,415
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,010 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,546 ±61
Median household income
$94,883
±$14,568 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$395,000
±$28,597 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,365
±$118 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Belmont and what county is it in?
Belmont is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It covers 12.2 square miles of land, 1,228 residents per square mile in 2020.
Belmont is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 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 Belmont, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,415 people lived in Belmont on July 1, 2025, up 9.4% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 15,010 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,546 (±61).
| Measure | Belmont | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,546 ±61 | 234,881 | +3,492 |
| Households | 6,387 ±341 | 93,576 | +1,993 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.12 | 2.48 | −0.28 |
| Housing units | 6,726 ±352 | 101,671 | +1,891 |
Belmont's population since 2000
From 8,705 in 2000 to 16,415 in 2025: up 88.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Belmont 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 Belmont?
The median resident of Belmont is 39.4 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.9%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Belmont | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±1.7 | 39.1 | +4.5 |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±2.3 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3% ±2.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±2.4 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±2.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5% ±3.3 pts | 66.4% | +7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±2.1 pts | 17.1% | −6.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±2.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.1% ±2.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±2.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±2.4 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±1.4 pts | 10.7% | −3.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±2.3 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.1% ±3.9 pts | 26.5% | +7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.2% ±3.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±3.2 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Belmont earn?
Half of Belmont's 6,387 households earn less than $94,883 a year (±$14,568), against $67,478 in Gaston County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $88,179 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Belmont | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,883 ±$14,568 | $67,478 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $145,339 ±$17,842 | $91,074 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,413 ±$6,036 | $37,058 | +$15,652 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9% ±2.6 pts | 13.5% | −5.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.6% ±4.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±2.5 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±2.7 pts | 89.0% | – |
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 Belmont?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Belmont's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $395,000 by its owner (±$28,597). The median renter pays $1,365 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Belmont | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $395,000 ±$28,597 | $266,000 | +$135,816 |
| Median gross rent | $1,365 ±$118 | $1,153 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8% ±9.3 pts | 40.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,941 ±$123 | $1,493 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7% ±4.3 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.3% ±4.3 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,726 ±352 | 101,671 | +1,891 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% ±5.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3% ±3.7 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.3% ±3.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6% ±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
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 do people in Belmont work and get to work?
66.0% of Belmont's workers drive alone and 25.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes.
| Measure | Belmont | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0% ±3.6 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.0% ±4.6 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.6% ±3.6 pts | 12.4% | +19.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min ±2.2 | 27.0 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 Belmont?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Belmont, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,723 (Tract 323.02) to $158,850 (Tract 324.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 324.04Gaston County | 3,542 | $158,850 |
| Tract 323.02Gaston County | 3,092 | $53,723 |
| Tract 324.03Gaston County | 2,966 | $88,175 |
| Tract 324.05Gaston County | 3,314 | $135,489 |
| Tract 324.06Gaston County | 2,610 | $118,773 |
| Tract 310.04Gaston County | 3,375 | $47,688 |
| Tract 323.01Gaston County | 3,667 | $74,653 |
| Tract 325.10Gaston County | 2,935 | $132,083 |
| Tract 312.02Gaston County | 2,213 | $46,680 |
| Tract 312.03Gaston County | 1,828 | $86,576 |
| Tract 310.01Gaston County | 2,826 | $44,704 |
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 Belmont) · Census block assignment files
How does Belmont compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Belmont is the 2,267th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 68th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Belmont ranks 71st of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 68th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 87th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 122nd | 443 |
| Median household income | 71st | 434 |
| Per capita income | 42nd | 443 |
| Median home value | 88th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 88th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 275th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th | 421 |
| Median age | 255th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 197th | 443 |
| Work from home | 43rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 142nd | 439 |
Belmont's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Belmont 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 Belmont?
9 of the 57 figures for Belmont 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 Belmont 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 Belmont.