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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,356

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.9%13,116

Hispanic/Latino

32.6%7,931

Black

6.4%1,555

Two or More

5.8%1,417

Asian

1.2%298

Other

0.1%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%1,033

High School Diploma

21.8%3,230

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%1,164

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%2,046

Associate's Degree

6.7%1,001

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%2,940

Master's Degree

5.3%780

Professional Degree

2.4%353

Doctorate

0.9%135

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

8.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$258,700

Median Renti

$1,252

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56%4,662

Renter-Occupied

44%3,666

Total Units

8,895

Homeownership

56%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

315

$500–$750

129

$750–$1,000

590

$1,000–$1,250

748

$1,250–$1,500

872

$1,500–$2,000

824

$2,000+

103

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%183

2010–2019

27.5%2,443

2000–2009

13.3%1,184

1990–1999

11.7%1,039

1980–1989

7.7%688

1970–1979

10.6%946

1960–1969

10.6%945

1950–1959

8.7%774

1940–1949

3.3%295

1939 or earlier

4.5%398

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79.5%6,619

Utility Gas

16.8%1,396

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%177

Solar

1.2%102

Wood

0.3%28

No Fuel

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,130

Mean Household Incomei

$111,597

Per Capita Incomei

$39,520

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

10,789

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,1478.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,214

Germany

146

Philippines

Korea

China

United Kingdom

India

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

10,196

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,762(9.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured