Belton, Missouri
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About
Belton is a city located in the county of Cass in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,116 and a population density of 444 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,793 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Belton
| Population : | 23,793 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Cass County |
| Postal code : | 76513 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 254 |
| Area : | 52.03 km2 |
| Named for : | Peter Hansborough Bell |
| Altitude : | 509 feet / 155 meters |
| Capital city : | Belton is capital of Bell County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:04:46 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 457 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Belton is located at 38°48'43"N 94°31'55"W (38.8119500, -94.5319000).
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Official website of Belton
Demographics
The population of Belton increased by 2.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,116 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,208 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,264 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,232 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,183 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,151 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,294 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,391 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,544 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,642 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,793 | 0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,171 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,569 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,648 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,435 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.2% |
| White only, percent : | 64.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 28.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 591 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 31.8% |
Belton zip code is 64012.
County name: Cass, County
fips: 29037
Belton, Rankin, Белтон
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 31.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $151,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,390 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $614 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $854 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,743 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,910 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 118,091 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 114,196 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,820 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,332 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,458 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,665 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 878 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 650 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 422 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,171 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 95 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,497 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,489.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.33 |
People born in Belton (13)
People born in Belton, including United States Army general Walton Walker, Herman Brown, musician Chris Marion, .
List
- J. Evetts Haley (American historian) he was born in 05/07/1901
- John R. Hubbard (American academic, educator and diplomat) he was born in 03/12/1918
- Loren Hightower (American ballet dancer and choreographer) he was born in 02/12/1927
- Mike Weddington (American football player) he was born in 09/10/1960
- Rick Hoberg (American comic artist) he was born in 07/07/1952
- Roy Mitchell (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 19/04/1885
- Booker Russell (American football running back) he was born in 28/02/1956
- Robert Ford (American football coach and former player) he was born in 21/06/1951
- Herman O. Thomson (retired United States Air Force general) he was born in 06/04/1929
- Rudy Youngblood (Native American actor) he was born in 21/09/1982
Schools in Belton
College & universities near Belton, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176789 | Calvary University | Kansas City (MO) | 64147-1341 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Belton, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Belton , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 23,196 people.
- Belton , South Carolina city in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 4,484 people.
Other cities in Cass County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raymore | 22,532 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Harrisonville | 10,086 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 8,740 | Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Peculiar | 5,660 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Garden City | 1,638 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Lake Winnebago | 1,370 | City in Missouri |
| Archie | 1,207 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Drexel | 950 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Cleveland | 668 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Freeman | 491 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Creighton | 350 | Town in Missouri |
| East Lynne | 312 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Strasburg | 140 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Gunn City | 123 | Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America |
| West Line | 108 | Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Lake Annette | 102 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Belton distances to largest Missouri cities
