Belmar, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 143, Belmar'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

Belmar is a small community located in Nebraska, within Keith County. The total population is 143. It ranks as the 404th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belmar is 69.1 years. This is 86% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 29.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belmar is $24,432. This is 68% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 70% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Belmar, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $284,400. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Belmar is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.7% vs 4.6%).

Education

7.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. 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 Belmar, Nebraska 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 Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.