Belton, Missouri

Belton: city in Texas, USA

About

Belton is a city located in the county of Cass in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,116 and a population density of 444 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,793 inhabitants.

The city was created 176 years ago in 1849.

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Location of Belton on Missouri map.

Quick Facts about Belton

Population 23,793 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Missouri (United States)
County Cass County
Postal code 76513
Phone Area Codes 254
Area 52.03 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.8120,-94.5319
Named for Peter Hansborough Bell
Altitude 509 feet / 155 meters
Capital city Belton is capital of Bell County
Establishment January 01, 1850 (176 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 05:50:03 (17th April 2026)
Density 457 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 2.85% (2010-2020)
Weather 82℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Downtown Belton  TX IMG 2408 image
Downtown Belton TX IMG 2408 image

Geography

Belton is located at 38°48'43"N 94°31'55"W (38.8119500, -94.5319000).

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Weather

82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
13 to 22 mph S Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 13 to 22 mp...

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Official website of Belton

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Demographics

The population of Belton increased by 2.85% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 23,116 - census
2011 23,208 0.4% estimation process
2012 23,264 0.24% estimation process
2013 23,232 -0.14% estimation process
2014 23,183 -0.21% estimation process
2015 23,151 -0.14% estimation process
2016 23,294 0.61% estimation process
2017 23,391 0.41% estimation process
2018 23,544 0.65% estimation process
2019 23,642 0.41% estimation process
2020 23,793 0.63% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 20,171
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 19,569
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 3.1%
April 1, 2020 Population : 20,648
April 1, 2010 Population : 19,435
People under 5 years old, percentage : 5.1%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 14.6%
People over 65 (%) : 7.6%
Female persons, % : 48.2%
White only, percent : 64.9%
Black or African American alone, percent : 28.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.0%
Asians alone % : 2.4%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.1%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 3.7%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 4.6%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 61.8%
2015-2019 Veterans : 591
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 7.2%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 31.8%
Belton zip code is 64012. County name: Cass, County fips: 29037
Rankin, Белтон

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 31.8%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $151,300
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,390
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $614
2015-2019 median gross rent : $854
2015-2019 Households : 7,743
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.30
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 61.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 10.0%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 93.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 82.5%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 43.3%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 70.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 68.8%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 35,910
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 118,091
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 114,196
2012 total retail sales per capita : $5,820
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 22.0
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $39,332
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $25,458
Percentage of people living in poverty : 31.6%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,665
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 878
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 650
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 422
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,171
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 95
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,497
2010 population per square mile : 4,489.0
2010 land area in square miles : 4.33

Services and Civic Places in Belton

1Belton City Hall Annex

Rating: 1.9 (14)

520 Main St, Belton, MO 64012 View details

Phone: +18163314331 | Website available

2Belton City Hall

506 Main St, Belton, MO 64012 View details

Phone: +18163314331 | Website available

People born in Belton (13)

People born in Belton, including United States Army general Walton Walker, Herman Brown, musician Chris Marion, .

More notable people

  • J. Evetts Haley (American historian) he was born in 05/07/1901
  • John R. Hubbard (American academic, educator and diplomat) he was born in 03/12/1918
  • Loren Hightower (American ballet dancer and choreographer) he was born in 02/12/1927
  • Mike Weddington (American football player) he was born in 09/10/1960
  • Rick Hoberg (American comic artist) he was born in 07/07/1952
  • Roy Mitchell (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 19/04/1885
  • Booker Russell (American football running back) he was born in 28/02/1956
  • Robert Ford (American football coach and former player) he was born in 21/06/1951
  • Herman O. Thomson (retired United States Air Force general) he was born in 06/04/1929
  • Rudy Youngblood (Native American actor) he was born in 21/09/1982

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Belton, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
176789 Calvary University Kansas City (MO) 64147-1341

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Belton, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LEE Lee's Summit 217 SW Main St. RAIL
KCY Union Station 30 West Pershing Rd. RAIL
IDP Independence 600 South Grand Ave. RAIL
LRC Lawrence 413 East 7th Street RAIL
WAR Warrensburg 100 South Holden St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Belton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Belton Post Office Belton (MO) 64012

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Belton, Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 23,196 people.
  • Belton, South Carolina city in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 4,484 people.

Other cities in Cass County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County , MO. (more)

City Name Population Title
Raymore 22,532 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Harrisonville 10,086 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Pleasant Hill 8,740 Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America
Peculiar 5,660 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Garden City 1,638 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Lake Winnebago 1,370 City in Missouri
Archie 1,207 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Drexel 950 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Cleveland 668 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Freeman 491 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Creighton 350 Town in Missouri
East Lynne 312 City in Missouri, USA
Strasburg 140 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Gunn City 123 Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America
West Line 108 Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America
Lake Annette 102 City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Belton distances to largest Missouri cities