City safety & data profile

BeltonTX

Belton, TX is a 21K-resident city in Bell County with a median household income of $59,130.

Bell County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Belton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Belton has a population larger than 45% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $258,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

21K
Population
Top 55%
By size
$59,130
Median income
$258,700
Median home
16.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Belton

Belton posts a median household income higher than 21% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Belton area.

Top 79%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Belton

Where Belton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,130 Bottom 21% higher than 21% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Belton, TX beyond the headline numbers

Belton sits inside Bell County, Texas, at roughly 31.06°N, -97.46°W. Population 20,547, $59,130 median household income. Median home value $258,700, median rent $1,252. Poverty rate 16.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Belton's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.8%, then short sleep duration at 40.7%. 1 hospital in/around Belton, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Belton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
20,547
Belton
Median Income
$59,130
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$258,700
+14% vs avg
Median Age
32.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bell County) - Belton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
387K+22%
Median Income
$68,865+38%
Median Home Value
$241,000+97%
Poverty Rate
14.5%-5%
Unemployment
6%-26%

Economics

Economics indicators for Belton, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,252/mo
Poverty Rate
16.7% +18% vs avg
Unemployment 2.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.3%
Work From Home 10.6%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 62.7%
African American 6.6%
Asian 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.8%
Short Sleep Duration
40.7%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
Physical Inactivity
29.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.2%
Binge Drinking
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.2%
Current Smoking
13.2%
Diabetes
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.7%
Annual Checkup 74.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Belton, TX? ▼
Belton, TX has a population of 20,547 people, located in Bell County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Belton? ▼
The median household income in Belton, TX is $59,130 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
What is the median home value in Belton? ▼
The median home value in Belton, TX is $258,700. Median rent is $1,252/month.
What are the top health concerns in Belton? ▼
The top health indicators in Belton include Obesity (40.8%), Short Sleep Duration (40.7%), High Blood Pressure (31.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Belton? ▼
Belton has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Belton? ▼
The median age in Belton, TX is 32.4 years. 28.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Belton, TX is located in Bell County, Texas. With a population of 21K and a $59,130 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Belton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Belton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bell County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.