Demographics & People — Belmont, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,140 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,500 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 6,289 |
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| Family Households | 3,633 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2577 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,743 |
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| Black or African American | 1,113 |
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| Asian | 456 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 558 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,175 |
| German | 2,352 |
| Irish | 2,304 |
| Other groups | 2,271 |
| English | 1,972 |
| American | 1,931 |
| Italian | 709 |
| Scotch-Irish | 460 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 443 |
| Polish | 437 |
Language
| English Only | 13,449 |
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| Spanish | 235 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,461 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 961 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,767 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 25.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belmont, North Carolina.
