Belton, MO Demographics

A map of Belton's Population by Race

Belton, Missouri had a population of 23,953 in 2020. It was 74.1% White, 7.9% Black, 1.1% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Belton is the 31st 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).

Belton's White Population

17,745 residents of Belton identify as White, or 74.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Belton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Belton is ranked #949 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Belton is more White than neighboring Grandview (40% White). Belton is less White than neighboring Loch Lloyd (91.2% White), Riverview Estates (87.2% White), Raymore (77.4% White), and Peculiar (85.5% White).

Belton's Black Population

1,886 residents of Belton identify as Black, or 7.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Belton is ranked #122 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Belton is more Black than neighboring Loch Lloyd (2.4% Black), Riverview Estates (2.6% Black), and Peculiar (2.1% Black). Belton is less Black than neighboring Grandview (37.8% Black), and Raymore (10% Black).

Belton's Asian Population

259 residents of Belton identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Belton is ranked #170 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Belton is more Asian than neighboring Loch Lloyd (0.9% Asian), Riverview Estates (0% Asian), and Peculiar (0.5% Asian). Belton is less Asian than neighboring Grandview (1.6% Asian), and Raymore (1.2% Asian).

Belton's Hispanic Population

2,211 residents of Belton identify as Hispanic, or 9.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Belton is ranked #63 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Belton is more Hispanic than neighboring Loch Lloyd (2.9% Hispanic), Riverview Estates (2.6% Hispanic), Raymore (5% Hispanic), and Peculiar (4.3% Hispanic). Belton is less Hispanic than neighboring Grandview (13.2% Hispanic).

Belton's Native American/Other Population

272 residents of Belton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Belton is ranked #256 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Belton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grandview (1% Native American/Other), Loch Lloyd (0.1% Native American/Other), Riverview Estates (0% Native American/Other), Raymore (1% Native American/Other), and Peculiar (0.9% Native American/Other).

Belton's Multiracial Population

1,580 residents of Belton identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Belton is ranked #230 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Belton is more Multiracial than neighboring Grandview (6.5% Multiracial), Loch Lloyd (2.4% Multiracial), and Raymore (5.3% Multiracial). Belton is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverview Estates (7.7% Multiracial), and Peculiar (6.7% Multiracial).

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