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Belton, MO

Founded 1871Cass CountyElev. 337 m
Population
24,618
Median home
$185,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Belton

With about 24,618 residents, Belton is one of Missouri's notable places. Belton was founded in 1871 and sits in Cass County. The median age is 37 and the median household income is $70,525. Homes carry a median value of $185,400, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.5%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,618
Median age
37
Median household income
$70,525
Per-capita income
$35,838
Poverty rate
9.3%
High-school grad or higher
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
25.7 min
Work from home
9.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black7.2%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34%
Sales & office22%
Production, transportation & material moving17.6%
Service15.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$185,400
Median gross rent
$1,235/mo
Owner-occupied
61.2%
Median year built
1986
Households
9,964
Avg. household size
2.46

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Belton has 8 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading46%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BELTON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
MILL CREEK UPPER ELEM.MiddleGrades 5–6
CAMBRIDGE ELEM.Elementary
GLADDEN ELEM.Elementary
KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM.Elementary
Wilckens STEAM Acad @HillcrestElementary
GRACE EARLY CHILD. ED. CTR.Grades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime20% below national
Belton310
Missouri474
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime28% above national
Belton2,501
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Belton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Belton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Cass County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Belton is in Cass County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Belton was founded in 1871 and sits in Cass County. Elevation ~337 m.

Map of Belton
Belton, MO
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Registered sex offenders in Belton, MO (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Belton, Missouri.

Tom Erwin Miller, 67
Belton · 64012
AKA Thomas Erwin Miller, Thomas E Miller
Robert Wayne Scott Jr, 34ABSCONDER
Belton · Cass County County · 64012
AKA Rj Scott
John Karl Kingsley, 45
Belton · 64012
AKA John K Kingsley, John Null Kingsley

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Belton — frequently asked

What is the population of Belton, Missouri?
Belton has a population of about 24,618, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Belton?
The median home value in Belton is $185,400, and the median gross rent is $1,235/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Belton safe? What is the crime rate?
Belton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 310 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Belton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cass County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Belton?
Belton has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Belton?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Belton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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