Belmont, Alabama

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Population in July 2007: 502.
Males: 251  (50.0%)
Females: 251  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Alabama median age:

35.8 years

Zip code: 35470

Estimated median household income in 2021: $23,063 (it was $16,402 in 2000)
Belmont:

$23,063
AL:

$53,913

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $18,194 (it was $11,901 in 2000)

Belmont CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $93,942 (it was $49,800 in 2000)
Belmont:

$93,942
AL:

$172,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $115,863; detached houses: $140,590; townhouses or other attached units: $123,021; mobile homes: $67,552
March 2022 cost of living index in Belmont: 84.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Belmont, AL (2000)
    • 38268.5%Black alone
    • 17230.8%White alone
    • 40.7%Two or more races

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 256 feet

Land area: 110.3 square miles.

Population density: 4.6 people per square mile   (very low).

Belmont, Alabama map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Belmont CCD:

0.4% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (54.3 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (97.5 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (477.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Demopolis, AL (3.0 miles ),
Bellamy, AL (3.1 miles ),
Forkland-Tishabee, AL (3.3 miles ),
Forkland, AL (3.4 miles ),
Livingston, AL (3.5 miles ),
Epes, AL (3.7 miles ),
Boligee, AL (4.1 miles ),
Providence, AL (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 32.52 N, Longitude: 88.00 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 334

Distribution of median household income in Belmont, AL in 2021
Belmont satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.7%
Alabama:

1.9%
Most common industries in Belmont, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Construction (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.5%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Utilities (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (28.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (15.2%)
  • Paper (11.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.1%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (8.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.1%)
  • Utilities (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.8%)
  • Social assistance (13.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Food (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
Most common occupations in Belmont, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (12.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Child care workers (7.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (19.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.1%)
  • Cashiers (9.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Construction laborers (7.1%)
  • Electricians (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (18.8%)
  • Cashiers (14.9%)
  • Child care workers (13.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (13.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)

Average climate in Belmont, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 51.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.1
U.S.:

74.2
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.493. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.493
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 20.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 3.97. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.97
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Belmont-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 54% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the Belmont place center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.6 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Belmont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 130% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.6 miles away from Belmont center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 105.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 9.4 miles away from Belmont center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 83.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 192.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 253.4 miles away from Belmont center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sumter County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Belmont:

  • MARENGO NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LINDEN, AL)
  • DEMOPOLIS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; DEMOPOLIS, AL)
  • WOODHAVEN MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DEMOPOLIS, AL)
  • PINE VIEW HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; LIVINGSTON, AL)
  • SUMTER COUNTY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; LIVINGSTON, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Belmont:

  • University of West Alabama (about 13 miles; Livingston, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,394)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 36 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • Meridian Community College (about 45 miles; Meridian, MS; FT enrollment: 2,750)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 49 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • The University of Alabama (about 55 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • East Central Community College (about 66 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 72 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Belmont: Whiteheads Landing (A), Brasfield Landing (B), Derder Landing (C), McDowells Landing (D), Belmont Hunting Club (E), Big Foot Hunting Club (F), Log Landing (G), Malakoff Landing (H), Paces Landing West (I), Pandora (J), Ruzic Hunting Club (K), Smiths Landing (L), The Rocks (M), Dug Hill Volunteer Fire Department (N), Rooster Ridge Hunting Lodge (O), Reeds Hunting Lodge (P), Belmont Volunteer Fire Department (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Belmont include: Mount Carmel Church (A), Shady Grove Church (B), Trinity Church (C), Brewersville Church (D), Belmont Church (E), Bethel Church (F), Saint Michael Baptist Church (G), Oak Grove Baptist Church (H), Pinetop Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Houpt Cemetery (1), Davidson Cemetery (2), Palestine Cemetery (3), Taylor Cemetery (4), Phares Cemetery (5), Arrington Cemetery (6), Pinetop Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Mcgregor Lake (A), Lake Demopolis (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spring Creek (A), Sand Branch (B), Ponkabia Creek (C), Mill Creek (D), Lost Creek (E), High Run (F), Hayes Creek (G), Hall Creek (H), Coatopa Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Belmont include: Belmont Public Use Area (1), Demopolis State Wildlife Management Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Sumter County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.6%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.4%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

34.3%
Whole state:

16.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.2%
Whole state:

7.3%

For population 15 years and over in Belmont:

Marital status in Belmont, AL
  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 51.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Belmont:

  • High school or higher: 79.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.1
Alabama average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Belmont, AL (based on Sumter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,66426
Black Protestant1,49911
Mainline Protestant76913
Catholic371
Other11
None8,793-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Sumter County:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Sumter County:

13.50 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Sumter County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

16.0%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Sumter County:

40.0%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Sumter County:

15.2%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Belmont:

  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WXAL (1400 AM; 1 kW; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Belmont:

  • WZNJ (106.5 FM; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJDQ (101.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNPT-FM (102.9 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: BECKHAM PALMER III AS RECEIVER)
  • WINL (98.5 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: WEST ALABAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSLY (104.9 FM; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOKK (97.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMBV (91.9 FM; DIXONS MILLS, AL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WDGM (99.1 FM; GREENSBORO, AL; Owner: WARRIOR BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WQZZ (104.3 FM; EUTAW, AL; Owner: JIM LAWSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Belmont:

  • WIIQ (Channel 41; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WJMY-CA (Channel 28; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: TTI, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 16.2mTotal length
  • $4,945,000Total costs
  • 5,917Total average daily traffic
  • 432Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,743Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Belmont, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Belmont, AL
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Belmont, AL
  • 62.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.3%Electricity
  • 8.3%Utility gas
  • 7.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Belmont, AL
  • 52.2%Electricity
  • 17.4%Wood
  • 15.2%Utility gas
  • 15.2%No fuel used


Belmont compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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