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Belton, MO


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Belton, Missouri

Belton, Missouri, in Cass county, is 14 miles SE of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and 20 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is in the Kansas City area. There are 21,730 residents in Belton.

The People and Families of Belton

In Belton, about 59% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Belton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belton had a median family income of $51,268. Most of the residents of Belton tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better.

Political Inclinations

Belton folks tended to give their money ($8,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Belton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Belton that were owner-occupied was 73%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Belton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Belton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Belton Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Belton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Belton, MO

Comparing Belton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population68
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use47
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime56

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