Belton, MO Demographics

A map of Belton's Population by Race

Belton, Missouri has an estimated population of 25,008, an increase from the 23,953 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 8.2% Black, 7.7% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Missouri 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 43.2% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belton is ranked the 30th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belton's White Population

19,142 residents of Belton, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Belton ranks 949th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Belton's population has increased from 74.1% to 76.5%.

Belton is more White than neighboring Grandview (45% White). Belton is less White than neighboring Loch Lloyd (90.5% White), Riverview Estates (81% White), Raymore (76.7% White), and Peculiar (79.5% White).

Belton's Black Population

2,050 residents of Belton, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belton is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Belton ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Black residents' share of Belton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

Belton is more Black than neighboring Loch Lloyd (2.7% Black), Riverview Estates (0% Black), and Peculiar (4.5% Black). Belton is less Black than neighboring Grandview (32.3% Black), and Raymore (8.8% Black).

Belton's Asian Population

278 residents of Belton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Belton ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Asian residents' share of Belton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Belton is more Asian than neighboring Loch Lloyd (0.3% Asian), Riverview Estates (0% Asian), and Peculiar (0% Asian). Belton is less Asian than neighboring Grandview (2% Asian).

Belton's Hispanic Population

1,927 residents of Belton, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belton is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Belton ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Belton's population has decreased from 9.2% to 7.7%.

Belton is more Hispanic than neighboring Loch Lloyd (2.8% Hispanic), and Raymore (6.9% Hispanic). Belton is less Hispanic than neighboring Grandview (14.3% Hispanic), Riverview Estates (8.6% Hispanic), and Peculiar (8% Hispanic).

Belton's Native American/Other Population

297 residents of Belton, or 1.2% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Belton ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Belton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grandview (0.9% Native American/Other), Loch Lloyd (0.5% Native American/Other), Raymore (0.9% Native American/Other), and Peculiar (1% Native American/Other). Belton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverview Estates (2.9% Native American/Other).

Belton's Multiracial Population

1,314 residents of Belton, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Belton ranks 234th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Belton's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.3%.

Belton is more Multiracial than neighboring Loch Lloyd (3.1% Multiracial). Belton is less Multiracial than neighboring Grandview (5.5% Multiracial), Riverview Estates (7.6% Multiracial), Raymore (5.5% Multiracial), and Peculiar (6.9% 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.