Belt town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Belt town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 525. It ranks as the 150th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belt town is 48.3 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belt town is $72,083. This is 3% higher than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $170,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Belt town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Belt town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (0.8% vs 0.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.6% vs 4.4%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Belt town, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 470 Census-designated places in Montana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.