Belmont, MA Demographics

A map of Belmont's Population by Race

Belmont, Massachusetts had a population of 27,295 in 2020. It was 69.6% White, 1.9% Black, 18.5% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% 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 248 places in Massachusetts, Belmont is the 59th 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

18,989 residents of Belmont identify as White, or 69.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Belmont roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belmont is ranked #211 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more White than neighboring Waltham (60.4% White), and Cambridge (55.4% White). Belmont is less White than neighboring Watertown Town (73.1% White), Arlington (75.2% White), and Winchester (74.6% White).

Belmont's Black Population

519 residents of Belmont identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belmont roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belmont is ranked #113 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Black than neighboring Winchester (0.9% Black). Belmont is less Black than neighboring Watertown Town (3.4% Black), Arlington (2.3% Black), Waltham (6.8% Black), and Cambridge (10.1% Black).

Belmont's Asian Population

5,038 residents of Belmont identify as Asian, or 18.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belmont slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belmont is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Asian than neighboring Watertown Town (9.5% Asian), Arlington (12.2% Asian), Waltham (12.2% Asian), and Winchester (16% Asian). Belmont is less Asian than neighboring Cambridge (19.1% Asian).

Belmont's Hispanic Population

1,273 residents of Belmont identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belmont slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belmont is ranked #105 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (4.6% Hispanic), and Winchester (3.4% Hispanic). Belmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Watertown Town (7.7% Hispanic), Waltham (16.4% Hispanic), and Cambridge (9.1% Hispanic).

Belmont's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Belmont identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belmont roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belmont is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watertown Town (1.6% Native American/Other), Waltham (1.2% Native American/Other), Cambridge (1% Native American/Other), and Winchester (0.8% Native American/Other).

Belmont's Multiracial Population

1,282 residents of Belmont identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belmont roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Belmont is ranked #81 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Belmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Waltham (3.1% Multiracial), and Winchester (4.3% Multiracial). Belmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (5.1% Multiracial), and Cambridge (5.3% Multiracial).

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