Village · Wisconsin
Belmont, Wisconsin
Belmont, village, in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Belmont had 1,042 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 989 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 949 (±127). GEOID 5506425.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,042
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 989 · ACS 2020-2024: 949 ±127
Median household income
$61,875
±$10,039 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$191,200
±$22,907 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$733
±$193 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Belmont and what county is it in?
Belmont is a village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 1,157 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 1,042 people lived in Belmont on July 1, 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 989 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 949 (±127).
| Measure | Belmont | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 949 ±127 | 16,942 | no clear change |
| Households | 426 ±43 | 6,763 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.21 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 449 ±41 | 7,234 | no clear change |
Belmont's population since 2000
From 871 in 2000 to 1,042 in 2025: up 19.6%. 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 39.8 years old; 27.1% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.2%.
| Measure | Belmont | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±5.3 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.1% ±4.1 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% ±4.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±3.8 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.8% ±5.0 pts | 89.7% | −5.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±3.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2% ±3.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.0% ±3.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6% ±5.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.8% ±5.2 pts | 22.6% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7% ±3.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±3.7 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 426 households earn less than $61,875 a year (±$10,039), against $76,462 in Lafayette County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,123 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $18,248 after inflation. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Belmont | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,875 ±$10,039 | $76,462 | −$18,248 |
| Mean household income | $85,337 ±$10,135 | $92,228 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,713 ±$4,769 | $37,123 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7% ±3.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7% ±5.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% ±5.8 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.5% ±6.5 pts | 82.2% | – |
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 72.5% of Belmont's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $191,200 by its owner (±$22,907). The median renter pays $733 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Belmont | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $191,200 ±$22,907 | $194,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $733 ±$193 | $830 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.9% ±12.6 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,343 ±$79 | $1,530 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5% ±7.0 pts | 80.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.5% ±7.0 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Housing units | 449 ±41 | 7,234 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6% ±6.5 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% ±3.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±2.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.1% ±6.5 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
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 Belmont building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Belmont in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 4.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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 Belmont work and get to work?
71.1% of Belmont's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Belmont | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.8% ±5.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.1% ±6.4 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±4.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±5.0 pts | 12.6% | +7.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±4.3 | 24.7 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Belmont; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9703Lafayette County | 3,573 | $87,853 |
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 Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Belmont is the 10,101st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 367th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Belmont is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 367th | 608 |
Belmont's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, 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?
19 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.