Population 7,689 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Belmont
Household size in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Belmont are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.48 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Belmont skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Belmont, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Belmont
Renters in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.4% of households in Belmont rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Belmont: 14.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Belmont are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in New Hampshire overall, where the median home dates to 1976. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $872 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $953 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $917 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $996 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$124 | +$580 | +$606 |
Rent in Belmont runs $996 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $124 a month since 2006–10, up 14%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Belmont
Bachelor's degrees in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Belmont: 22.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. Only four of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Belmont have finished high school as nationally: 90.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in New Hampshire as a whole (94.5%). The share with a diploma is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Belmont
| Period | Belmont | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Belmont than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. New Hampshire as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Belmont compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 2.39 | 46.9 | 5.0% | 16.4% | 14.2% | 1983 | $996 | 22.3% | 90.8% | 3.5% |
| Gardners Grove | 2.67 | 40.3 | 2.1% | 32.5% | 17.3% | 1985 | $1,175 | 15.4% | 96.6% | 0.0% |
| Winnisquam | 2.63 | 45.1 | 5.8% | 17.4% | 23.0% | 1976 | $1,231 | 37.2% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| Lochmere | 2.19 | 45.3 | 26.2% | 33.4% | 21.1% | 1974 | $1,034 | 22.5% | 88.8% | 4.8% |
| Gilmanton | 2.36 | 45.1 | 6.7% | 0.9% | 19.8% | 1980 | $1,125 | 33.9% | 97.9% | 5.9% |
| Laconia | 2.40 | 45.9 | 13.1% | 35.6% | 21.6% | 1962 | $1,279 | 28.3% | 93.7% | 2.6% |
| Tilton | 2.37 | 45.0 | 12.0% | 31.5% | 10.1% | 1969 | $1,073 | 27.7% | 91.5% | 3.2% |
| Gilford | 2.57 | 48.0 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 29.4% | 1980 | $1,342 | 42.7% | 95.1% | 2.3% |
| Sanbornton | 2.66 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 15.4% | 23.0% | 1984 | $1,267 | 36.8% | 92.2% | 4.0% |
| Pearls Corner | 2.50 | 49.7 | 4.6% | 6.2% | 6.0% | 1982 | $1,917 | 47.7% | 95.3% | 2.2% |
| Gilmanton Iron Works | 2.48 | 50.2 | 3.8% | 1.0% | 42.0% | 1982 | $1,137 | 46.5% | 93.7% | 1.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Belmont. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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