Belmont, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Belmont, Louisiana had a total population of 161, the 459th largest community in Louisiana, with a median household income of $28,792, which is 53% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 53% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Belmont Quick Facts
How Belmont Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 147 | 161 | +9.5% |
| Median household income | $2,499 | $28,792 | +1052.1% |
How Belmont Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Belmont Rankings in Louisiana
Explore Louisiana Rankings
Other Cities in Sabine Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Many | 2,166 | $36,563 | 32.3% | $116,600 |
| Zwolle | 1,796 | $27,688 | 42.0% | $75,900 |
| Florien | 714 | $46,477 | 32.1% | $121,400 |
| Pleasant Hill | 605 | $19,600 | 35.2% | $43,000 |
| Converse | 455 | N/A | 22.6% | $82,000 |
| Noble | 445 | $71,250 | 19.3% | $66,500 |
| Fort Jesup | 286 | N/A | 50.0% | N/A |
| Fisher | 176 | $48,750 | 9.1% | $95,000 |
Cities Similar to Belmont
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordelonville | 150 | N/A | N/A | 22.5% | 34.0% |
| Rodessa | 173 | N/A | $60,000 | 2.5% | 35.3% |
| Bonita | 164 | $25,694 | N/A | 5.7% | 39.0% |
| Delta | 174 | N/A | $13,500 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Mount Lebanon | 143 | N/A | N/A | 37.3% | 4.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 161, Belmont's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Belmont is a small community located in Louisiana, within Sabine Parish. The total population is 161. It ranks as the 459th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Belmont is 29.8 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Belmont is $28,792. This is 53% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Belmont, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Belmont has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.6% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 30.5%.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Belmont, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
Free data download: Get all Louisiana city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Belmont, Louisiana?
Belmont, Louisiana has a population of 161 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Belmont, LA?
The median household income in Belmont is $28,792, which is 64% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Belmont, LA?
The poverty rate in Belmont is 12.4%. This means approximately 20 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Belmont, Louisiana?
Belmont's population is 87.6% White, 7.4% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Belmont, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Belmont — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Belmont, Louisiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.