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Belmont County, Ohio
Belmont County, Ohio. Belmont County had 64,434 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. It holds 40 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs, 16 towns and townships and 8 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 39013.
Belmont County is one of the 3 counties of the Wheeling, WV-OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
64,434
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 66,497 · ACS 2020-2024: 65,473
Median household income
$57,017
±$3,202 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$154,900
±$5,060 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$793
±$34 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Belmont County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 66,497 residents in Belmont County. The Census Bureau estimates 64,434 for July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 65,473 over 532 square miles of land.
| Measure | Belmont County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 65,473 | 11,810,293 | −2,551 |
| Households | 27,195±479 | 4,863,191 | +1,276 |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.04 | 2.37 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 31,522±63 | 5,292,391 | −688 |
Belmont County's population since 2000
From 70,226 in 2000 to 64,434 in 2025: down 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Belmont County?
Belmont County holds 40 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Richland Township, Belmont County with 14,307 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Richland Township, Belmont County | 14,681 | $77,176 |
|---|---|---|
| Pease Township | 12,849 | $50,755 |
| Pultney Township | 8,163 | $46,696 |
| Martins Ferry | 6,260 | $37,467 |
| Warren Township, Belmont County | 5,743 | $52,603 |
| Mead Township | 5,430 | $54,700 |
| St. Clairsville | 5,096 | $76,480 |
| Colerain Township, Belmont County | 4,174 | $69,821 |
| Barnesville | 4,008 | $42,443 |
| Bellaire | 3,870 | $38,205 |
| Shadyside | 3,454 | $54,153 |
| Goshen Township, Belmont County | 3,027 | $52,566 |
| York Township, Belmont County | 2,320 | $57,222 |
| Union Township, Belmont County | 2,275 | $93,409 |
| Flushing Township | 1,936 | $55,398 |
| Wheeling Township, Belmont County | 1,604 | $53,512 |
| Bridgeport | 1,582 | $54,125 |
| Powhatan Point | 1,461 | $48,750 |
| Smith Township, Belmont CountyGEOID 3901372736 | 1,433 | $88,750 |
| Somerset TownshipGEOID 3901372970 | 1,242 | $77,404 |
| Bethesda | 1,211 | $35,900 |
| Wolfhurst | 1,119 | $28,833 |
| NeffsGEOID 3953788 | 878 | $31,250 |
| Flushing | 830 | $66,850 |
| Wayne Township, Belmont CountyGEOID 3901382068 | 703 | not published |
| LansingGEOID 3941860 | 596 | $44,219 |
| Brookside | 538 | $72,917 |
| Washington Township, Belmont CountyGEOID 3901381088 | 505 | not published |
| BlaineGEOID 3906754 | 473 | $88,906 |
| Yorkville | 968 | $49,231 |
| Belmont | 414 | $71,875 |
| Kirkwood TownshipGEOID 3901340600 | 412 | $47,125 |
| Holloway | 330 | $53,000 |
| LloydsvilleGEOID 3944282 | 280 | not published |
| GlencoeGEOID 3930352 | 264 | $90,855 |
| LaffertyGEOID 3941188 | 255 | $71,875 |
| MorristownGEOID 3952346 | 248 | $63,750 |
| BannockGEOID 3903786 | 159 | $29,727 |
| WilsonGEOID 3985834 | 129 | $76,250 |
| FairviewGEOID 3926348 | 67 | $28,929 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Belmont County?
The median resident of Belmont County is 44.1 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.2%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Belmont County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±0.3 | 39.7 | −0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% | 4.8% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.7%±0.4 pts | 75.8% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.3 pts | 12.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 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 | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±0.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±0.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±1.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9%±1.2 pts | 31.5% | +2.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±1.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Belmont County's 27,195 households earn less than $57,017 a year (±$3,202), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,647 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,630 after inflation. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Belmont County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,017±$3,202 | $71,389 | −$5,630 |
| Mean household income | $75,538±$2,579 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,244±$1,066 | $40,552 | −$1,699 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8%±1.6 pts | 13.3% | +3.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6%±4.5 pts | 17.8% | +9.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2%±1.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0%±1.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Belmont County's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 by its owner (±$5,060). The median renter pays $793 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Belmont County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,900±$5,060 | $214,800 | +$31,215 |
| Median gross rent | $793±$34 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5%±4.5 pts | 37.3% | +9.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,215±$41 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6%±1.9 pts | 67.2% | −2.8 pts |
| Housing units | 31,522±63 | 5,292,391 | −688 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.1%±3.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5%±1.8 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3%±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.0%±1.4 pts | 19.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Belmont County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Belmont County get to work?
83.9% of Belmont County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Belmont County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3%±1.1 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9%±1.5 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±0.9 pts | 13.0% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min±1.2 | 23.4 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 are Belmont County's census tracts?
Belmont County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,384 (Tract 116) to $96,705 (Tract 109.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Belmont County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 86th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 88 |
| Median household income | 76th of 88 |
| Median home value | 70th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 69th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th of 88 |
| Median age | 11th of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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