Population 26,975 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mont Belvieu
Household size in Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.28 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Mont Belvieu are large by national standards, averaging 3.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.28 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 Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Mont Belvieu is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.0, as it has nationally.
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 Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mont Belvieu: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Mont Belvieu has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas cities.
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 Mont Belvieu
Renters in Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.9% of households in Mont Belvieu rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (29.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Mont Belvieu: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, as it has nationally. Mont Belvieu has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas cities.
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 Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Mont Belvieu is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 43 have newer homes.
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 Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $937 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,066 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,325 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,915 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$978 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mont Belvieu pays $1,915 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $978 a month since 2006–10, up 104%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southeast.
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 Mont Belvieu
Bachelor's degrees in Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Mont Belvieu than nationally: 25.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Mont Belvieu is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Mont Belvieu
| Period | Mont Belvieu | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Mont Belvieu than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Mont Belvieu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Belvieu | 3.02 | 34.9 | 8.0% | 17.9% | 4.7% | 2008 | $1,915 | 25.9% | 90.8% | 6.5% |
| Cove | 3.34 | 33.0 | 5.7% | 16.1% | 2.3% | 2013 | $2,109 | 26.5% | 88.3% | 4.9% |
| Old River-Winfree | 3.65 | 31.4 | 11.7% | 15.5% | 6.4% | 1995 | $1,468 | 15.7% | 84.9% | 6.5% |
| Beach City | 2.41 | 48.2 | 5.6% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 1992 | $1,702 | 41.7% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| Baytown | 2.86 | 35.5 | 16.2% | 43.8% | 8.7% | 1986 | $1,549 | 15.7% | 79.4% | 10.1% |
| Moss Bluff | 3.63 | 35.6 | 10.0% | 20.6% | 27.3% | 1995 | $1,106 | 34.7% | 84.1% | 10.4% |
| Highlands | 2.81 | 38.2 | 13.2% | 26.2% | 15.9% | 1986 | $1,282 | 13.7% | 81.2% | 9.1% |
| Wallisville | 2.77 | 45.4 | 8.0% | 20.3% | 19.0% | 1995 | $1,597 | 10.8% | 85.9% | 4.8% |
| Lynchburg | 3.05 | 43.5 | 3.0% | 25.6% | 18.9% | 1961 | $1,642 | 15.0% | 89.5% | 3.5% |
| Barrett | 2.80 | 27.9 | 18.5% | 15.4% | 10.2% | 1981 | $1,189 | 18.9% | 82.3% | 10.5% |
| Anahuac | 2.90 | 38.7 | 16.4% | 19.0% | 19.1% | 1980 | $1,639 | 8.9% | 84.4% | 5.5% |
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 Mont Belvieu. 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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