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Belton, SC


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Belton, South Carolina

Belton, South Carolina, in Anderson county, is 23 miles S of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 105 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is in the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson area. There are 4,461 residents in Belton.

The People and Families of Belton

In Belton, about 52% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Belton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belton had a median family income of $36,531.

Political Inclinations

Belton folks tended to give their money ($700) to John Kerry 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 65%.

Commuting

In Belton, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Belton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Belton Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Belton Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Belton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Belton, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents77
Housing Recently Built51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime59
Low Property Crime25
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