Belmont, CA Demographics

A map of Belmont's Population by Race

Belmont, California had a population of 28,335 in 2020. It was 47.9% White, 1.2% Black, 29.4% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Belmont is the 279th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Belmont's White Population

13,572 residents of Belmont identify as White, or 47.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Belmont larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Belmont is ranked #965 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more White than neighboring San Mateo (38.3% White). Belmont is less White than neighboring San Carlos (60.9% White), Baywood Park (50.1% White), Highlands (52.5% White), and Emerald Lake Hills (72.8% White).

Belmont's Black Population

348 residents of Belmont identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belmont roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Belmont is ranked #631 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Black than neighboring San Carlos (0.8% Black), Baywood Park (0.6% Black), Highlands (0.8% Black), and Emerald Lake Hills (0.8% Black). Belmont is less Black than neighboring San Mateo (1.6% Black).

Belmont's Asian Population

8,330 residents of Belmont identify as Asian, or 29.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belmont larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Belmont is ranked #85 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Asian than neighboring San Carlos (18.9% Asian), San Mateo (26.3% Asian), and Emerald Lake Hills (10.4% Asian). Belmont is less Asian than neighboring Baywood Park (37% Asian), and Highlands (30.5% Asian).

Belmont's Hispanic Population

3,523 residents of Belmont identify as Hispanic, or 12.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belmont considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Belmont is ranked #1136 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Hispanic than neighboring San Carlos (11.1% Hispanic), Baywood Park (5.7% Hispanic), Highlands (6.3% Hispanic), and Emerald Lake Hills (7.9% Hispanic). Belmont is less Hispanic than neighboring San Mateo (25.7% Hispanic).

Belmont's Native American/Other Population

454 residents of Belmont identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belmont roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Belmont is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Carlos (1.1% Native American/Other), Baywood Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Highlands (0.6% Native American/Other), and Emerald Lake Hills (1% Native American/Other). Belmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Mateo (2.6% Native American/Other).

Belmont's Multiracial Population

2,108 residents of Belmont identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belmont roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Belmont is ranked #195 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Multiracial than neighboring San Carlos (7.1% Multiracial), San Mateo (5.4% Multiracial), Baywood Park (6% Multiracial), and Emerald Lake Hills (7.1% Multiracial). Belmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Highlands (9.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.