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Belton, Texas

Introduction to Belton, Texas

Belton, Texas, in Bell county, is 7 miles W of Temple, Texas and 57 miles N of Austin, Texas. The city is in the Killeen- Temple area. There are 14,623 residents in Belton.

Belton History

Belton was originally founded in 1850 as the county seat for Bell County. Within ten years, the region had a school, courthouse, hotel, church, saloon, stores and other businesses. The courthouse that stands in the town today was built in 1886. The Baylor Female College, later renamed the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas.

Belton and nearby Attractions

  • Bell County Expo Center
  • Bell County Museum
  • KOA Campgrounds
  • Valley Arts Studio
  • Kinkade Thomas at RMK Galleries
  • Miller Fine Art Gallery

Things To Do In Belton

There are several well-maintained parks, which make for good picnic and recreational spots. The Bell County Museum is another must-visit place in Belton. Here you can enjoy the collection of historical artifacts of the Bell County area.

Belton Transportation

Air transportation in the region is provided by Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport.

Belton Higher Education

Students seeking higher education can enroll in the local University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Other institutes nearby include Temple College and Central Texas College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Belton Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Belton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Belton, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men36
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime56

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