Belmont City, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 8705 people, 3348 households, and 2225 families living in the city. The population density was 1077.3 people per square mile (415.95/kmē), it is the 175th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 3552 housing units at an average density of 439.6 per square mile (169.73/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.4 persons, and the average family size was 2.97 persons. In the Belmont City, 22.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.7% were 18 to 24, 31.9% were 25 to 44, 20.2% were 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median age is 34.9 years, The median age of males was 33.2 years, for females the median age was 36.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 7346 White, 877 Black or African American, 23 American Indian, 259 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 86 from two or more races and 110 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $38819, making its North Carolina's 209th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $46765, making it the 200th wealthiest city by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $20065, it is the 187th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income of city was $21978, Males had a median income of $27035 versus $18718 for females.
In 2000, 2410 pupils and students, of which 52.7% are male and 47.3% are female, 27.69% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.84% nursery or pri school, 3.78% kindergarten, 37.3% elementary school, 16.47% high school and 33.61% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8705 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8857 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8864 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8864 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8881 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8780 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8722 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8874 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9030 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9221 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9374 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 131 | 82 | 213 |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 44 | 91 |
| Elementary school | 516 | 383 | 899 |
| High school | 156 | 241 | 397 |
| College or graduate school | 420 | 390 | 810 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont city, North Carolina | $38819 | $46765 | $20065 |
| Gaston County, North Carolina | $39482 | $46271 | $19225 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |