Demographics & People — Belton, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,618 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~25,900 |
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| Median Age | 36.8 |
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| Total Households | 9,964 |
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| Family Households | 6,946 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2908 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,788 |
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| Black or African American | 1,837 |
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| Asian | 291 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,779 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,579 |
| German | 4,901 |
| Other groups | 4,738 |
| English | 3,742 |
| Irish | 3,583 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,957 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,447 |
| American | 1,066 |
| Italian | 864 |
| Norwegian | 550 |
Language
| English Only | 22,174 |
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| Spanish | 350 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,946 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,583 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,131 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.8% |
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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 Belton, Missouri.
