Belton, TX Demographics

A map of Belton's Population by Race

Belton, Texas has an estimated population of 24,356, an increase from the 23,054 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.9% White, 32.6% Hispanic, 6.4% Black, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belton has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belton, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 59.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belton is ranked the 141st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. 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 was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belton's White Population

13,116 residents of Belton, or 53.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belton is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Belton ranks 924th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Belton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 53.9%.

Belton is more White than neighboring Temple (51.4% White). Belton is less White than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (73.3% White), Salado (80.6% White), Nolanville (57.5% White), and Little River-Academy (61.1% White).

Belton's Black Population

1,555 residents of Belton, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belton is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Belton ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Black residents' share of Belton's population has decreased from 8.3% to 6.4%.

Belton is more Black than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (0.8% Black), Salado (0.2% Black), Nolanville (4.2% Black), and Little River-Academy (0.4% Black). Belton is less Black than neighboring Temple (12.1% Black).

Belton's Asian Population

298 residents of Belton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belton is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Belton ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Asian residents' share of Belton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Belton is more Asian than neighboring Salado (0.8% Asian), and Little River-Academy (0% Asian). Belton is less Asian than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (7.5% Asian), Temple (2% Asian), and Nolanville (5.2% Asian).

Belton's Hispanic Population

7,931 residents of Belton, or 32.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belton is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Belton ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Belton's population has increased from 30.7% to 32.6%.

Belton is more Hispanic than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (13.6% Hispanic), Temple (29% Hispanic), Salado (14% Hispanic), Nolanville (27.6% Hispanic), and Little River-Academy (31.3% Hispanic).

Belton's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Belton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Belton ranks 660th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Belton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Little River-Academy (0% Native American/Other). Belton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (0.7% Native American/Other), Temple (0.4% Native American/Other), Salado (1.8% Native American/Other), and Nolanville (3.2% Native American/Other).

Belton's Multiracial Population

1,417 residents of Belton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belton is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Belton ranks 488th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Belton's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.8%.

Belton is more Multiracial than neighboring Morgan's Point Resort (4% Multiracial), Temple (5.1% Multiracial), Salado (2.6% Multiracial), and Nolanville (2.3% Multiracial). Belton is less Multiracial than neighboring Little River-Academy (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.