Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Belton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,008

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.5%19,142

Black

8.2%2,050

Hispanic/Latino

7.7%1,927

Two or More

5.3%1,314

Asian

1.1%278

Other

0.8%192

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%53

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%958

High School Diploma

28.8%5,006

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%1,351

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%3,017

Associate's Degree

8.4%1,464

Bachelor's Degree

19%3,296

Master's Degree

5.6%975

Professional Degree

0.7%125

Doctorate

0.3%56

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

25.6%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$203,200

Median Renti

$1,290

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%6,148

Renter-Occupied

41%4,281

Total Units

11,041

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.4%698

$50K–$100K

6.8%419

$100K–$150K

13.7%842

$150K–$200K

16.7%1,028

$200K–$300K

37.9%2,329

$300K–$500K

11.9%729

$500K–$1M

0.9%53

$1M+

0.8%50

Rent Distribution

Under $500

136

$500–$750

121

$750–$1,000

796

$1,000–$1,250

890

$1,250–$1,500

811

$1,500–$2,000

862

$2,000+

528

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%422

2010–2019

9.2%1,013

2000–2009

13.7%1,517

1990–1999

19.1%2,106

1980–1989

14.5%1,606

1970–1979

16.5%1,823

1960–1969

9.8%1,085

1950–1959

9.6%1,061

1940–1949

0.7%77

1939 or earlier

3%331

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.5%7,247

Electricity

27.8%2,903

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%119

Solar

0.6%66

Wood

0.6%63

No Fuel

0.2%21

Other

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,226

Mean Household Incomei

$85,732

Per Capita Incomei

$36,303

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

13,841

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%250

$10K–$15K

3.4%351

$15K–$20K

3.1%319

$20K–$25K

3.3%344

$25K–$30K

4.5%467

$30K–$35K

2.4%254

$35K–$40K

3%310

$40K–$45K

7.5%785

$45K–$50K

4.8%501

$50K–$60K

7.3%760

$60K–$75K

13.7%1,430

$75K–$100K

15.5%1,616

$100K–$125K

10.8%1,122

$125K–$150K

5.8%607

$150K–$200K

8.1%843

$200K+

4.5%470

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

562

Avg. Tenant Renti

$449/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers479 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 883 homes92% occupied$449/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,226/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

76%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

24%

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

36% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

81% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3751.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Canada

Philippines

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,882

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,093

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,438(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured