Belfast, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Belfast Overview

6,890
TOTAL POPULATION
3,031
MALE POPULATION
3,859
FEMALE POPULATION
78.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
127.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
60.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,126
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,929
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,900
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,777
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,745
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Belfast Zip Codes

Belfast Area Codes

Belfast Summary

Belfast is a city located in Waldo County, Maine, United States. It is the county seat of Waldo County and is located on the Penobscot Bay. Belfast is a small city with a population of 6,668 as of the 2010 census. It is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the coast and its many attractions.

History

The area that is now Belfast was first settled in 1770 by a group of Scots-Irish immigrants led by William Gray. The settlement was originally called "Graytown" after its founder, but was later renamed Belfast after the city in Northern Ireland. The city was incorporated in 1773 and quickly became a major port and shipbuilding center. During the War of 1812, Belfast was a major supplier of ships and supplies to the United States Navy.
In the 19th century, Belfast was a major center for the lumber industry and was home to several large sawmills. The city also had a thriving shipbuilding industry, which produced a number of famous ships, including the USS Constitution.
In the 20th century, Belfast's economy shifted away from the lumber and shipbuilding industries and towards tourism and the service sector. The city is now home to a number of restaurants, shops, and other businesses catering to tourists.

Geography

Belfast is located in Waldo County, Maine, on the Penobscot Bay. The city is situated on the east bank of the Passagassawakeag River, which flows into the bay. Belfast is bordered by the towns of Northport to the north, Searsport to the east, and Stockton Springs to the south.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 7.9 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water. Belfast is located about 50 miles northeast of Augusta, the state capital, and about 90 miles northeast of Portland, the state's largest city.

Economy

Belfast's economy is largely based on tourism and the service sector. The city is home to a number of restaurants, shops, and other businesses catering to tourists. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a boatbuilding company.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the University of Maine at Belfast, the Maine Maritime Academy, and the Waldo County Technical Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,668 people, 2,845 households, and 1,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 845.3 people per square mile. There were 3,093 housing units at an average density of 391.2 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 2,845 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $31,938 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,938. About 9.2% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Belfast?
Total Population of Belfast is 6,890.
What is the Total Male Population of Belfast?
Total Male Population of Belfast is 3,031.
What is the Total Female Population of Belfast?
Total Female Population of Belfast is 3,859.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Belfast?
There are 78.54 Males per 100 Females in Belfast.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Belfast?
There are 127.32 Females per 100 Males in Belfast.
What is the Median Population Age in Belfast?
Median Population Age in Belfast is 60.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Belfast
Average Family Size in Belfast is 2.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Belfast
Average Household Size in Belfast is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Belfast?
Per Capita income in Belfast is $36,126.
What is the Median Family Income in Belfast?
Median Family Income in Belfast is $72,929.
What is the Median Household income in Belfast?
Median Household Income in Belfast is $55,900.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Belfast?
Income or Wage Gap in Belfast is 40.0%.
Women in Belfast earn 60.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Belfast?
Family Income Deficit in Belfast is $9,777.
Families that are below poverty line in Belfast earn $9,777 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Belfast?
Inequality or Gini Index in Belfast is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Belfast?
There are 2,745 People in the Labor Forcein in Belfast.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Belfast?
45.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Belfast.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Belfast?
Unemployment Rate in Belfast is 7.5%.

Race in Belfast

The most populous races in Belfast are White / Caucasian (6,285 | 91.2%), Two or more Races (245 | 3.6%), and Some other Race (217 | 3.2%).
Race in Belfast
Race# Population% Population
Asian290.4%
Black / African American841.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino340.5%
Native / Alaskan300.4%
White / Caucasian6,28591.2%
Two or more Races2453.6%
Some other Race2173.2%
Total6,890100.0%

Ancestry in Belfast

The most populous ancestries reported in Belfast are English (1,406 | 20.4%), Irish (1,170 | 17.0%), German (593 | 8.6%), American (584 | 8.5%), and French (540 | 7.8%), together accounting for 62.3% of all Belfast residents.
Ancestry in Belfast
Race# Population% Population
African70.1%
American5848.5%
Arab120.2%
Austrian130.2%
Basque500.7%
British661.0%
Canadian851.2%
Celtic500.7%
Central American100.2%
Chilean130.2%
Czech130.2%
Czechoslovakian140.2%
Danish681.0%
Dutch1051.5%
Eastern European240.4%
English1,40620.4%
European3645.3%
Finnish721.0%
French5407.8%
French Canadian1281.9%
German5938.6%
Indian (Asian)70.1%
Irish1,17017.0%
Italian3194.6%
Lebanese120.2%
Lithuanian230.3%
Mexican80.1%
Northern European430.6%
Norwegian430.6%
Polish2063.0%
Portuguese540.8%
Puerto Rican30.0%
Russian420.6%
Salvadoran100.2%
Samoan560.8%
Scotch-Irish801.2%
Scottish3304.8%
South American130.2%
Subsaharan African70.1%
Swedish1291.9%
Swiss130.2%
Taiwanese671.0%
Ukrainian110.2%
Welsh320.5%

Sex and Age in Belfast

Sex and Age in Belfast

The most populous age groups in Belfast are 65 to 69 Years (576 | 19.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (722 | 18.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Belfast
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (1.9%)178 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years107 (3.5%)152 (3.9%)
10 to 14 Years196 (6.5%)205 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years99 (3.3%)149 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years127 (4.2%)104 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Years101 (3.3%)219 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years222 (7.3%)123 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Years102 (3.4%)238 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years188 (6.2%)88 (2.3%)
45 to 49 Years154 (5.1%)67 (1.7%)
50 to 54 Years133 (4.4%)205 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years108 (3.6%)103 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years288 (9.5%)722 (18.7%)
65 to 69 Years576 (19.0%)482 (12.5%)
70 to 74 Years231 (7.6%)386 (10.0%)
75 to 79 Years235 (7.7%)134 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years77 (2.5%)155 (4.0%)
85 Years and over30 (1.0%)149 (3.9%)
Total3,031 (100.0%)3,859 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Belfast

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years303 (10.0%)357 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Years76 (2.5%)49 (1.3%)
Under 18 Years436 (14.4%)584 (15.1%)
18 to 24 Years150 (5.0%)204 (5.3%)
15 to 44 Years839 (27.7%)921 (23.9%)
16 Years and over2,671 (88.1%)3,310 (85.8%)
18 Years and over2,595 (85.6%)3,275 (84.9%)
21 Years and over2,572 (84.9%)3,155 (81.8%)
60 Years and over1,437 (47.4%)2,028 (52.5%)
62 Years and over1,350 (44.5%)1,815 (47.0%)
65 Years and over1,149 (37.9%)1,306 (33.8%)
75 Years and over342 (11.3%)438 (11.4%)
Total3,031 (100.0%)3,859 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Belfast

Median Family Size in Belfast

The median family size in Belfast is 2.40 persons per family, with single female/mother families (473 | 22.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.52 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (64 | 3.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.16 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Belfast
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,537 (74.1%)2.38
Single Male/Father64 (3.1%)2.16
Single Female/Mother473 (22.8%)2.52
Total Families2,074 (100.0%)2.40

Median Household Size in Belfast

The median household size in Belfast is 2.03 persons per household, with single male/father households (64 | 1.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.86 persons per household. non-family households (1,253 | 37.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Belfast
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,537 (46.2%)2.38
Single Male/Father64 (1.9%)2.86
Single Female/Mother473 (14.2%)2.81
Non-family1,253 (37.7%)1.28
Total Households3,327 (100.0%)2.03

Household Size by Marriage Status in Belfast

Out of a total of 3,327 households in Belfast, 2,074 (62.3%) are family households, while 1,253 (37.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,321, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,002.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Belfast
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,002 (30.1%)
2-Person Households1,321 (39.7%)203 (6.1%)
3-Person Households443 (13.3%)36 (1.1%)
4-Person Households228 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households82 (2.5%)12 (0.4%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,074 (62.3%)1,253 (37.7%)

Female Fertility in Belfast

Fertility by Age in Belfast

Average fertility rate in Belfast is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 148.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Belfast
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years66 (100.0%)148.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total66 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Belfast

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Belfast
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Belfast

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Belfast
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree66 (100.0%)202.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total66 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Belfast

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Belfast
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)

Income in Belfast

Income Overview in Belfast

Per Capita Income in Belfast is $36,126, while median incomes of families and households are $72,929 and $55,900 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,890$36,126
Median Family Income2,074$72,929
Mean Family Income2,074$91,538
Median Household Income3,327$55,900
Mean Household Income3,327$75,047
Income Deficit2,074$9,777
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,89040.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,89059.96¢per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,8900.47

Earnings by Sex in Belfast

Average Earnings in Belfast are $38,750, $45,638 for men and $27,364 for women, a difference of 40.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Belfast
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,406 (46.5%)$45,638
Female1,618 (53.5%)$27,364
Total3,024 (100.0%)$38,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belfast

The most common earnings brackets in Belfast are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (193 | 13.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (235 | 14.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belfast
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less77 (5.5%)235 (14.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99914 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49987 (6.2%)171 (10.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99941 (2.9%)78 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49950 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)33 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49924 (1.7%)47 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)35 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49914 (1.0%)106 (6.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999193 (13.7%)121 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99963 (4.5%)55 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99961 (4.3%)36 (2.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99954 (3.8%)148 (9.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99980 (5.7%)48 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99974 (5.3%)61 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999137 (9.7%)37 (2.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999102 (7.2%)39 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999184 (13.1%)179 (11.1%)
$100,000+138 (9.8%)189 (11.7%)
Total1,406 (100.0%)1,618 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belfast

Average earnings in Belfast are $49,470 for men and $39,340 for women, a difference of 20.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,080, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $26,713. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,459, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $42,955.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belfast
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$26,713$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$60,577$42,955
Graduate Degree$61,080$52,459
Total$49,470$39,340

Family Income in Belfast

Family Income Brackets in Belfast

According to the Belfast family income data, there are 487 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Belfast
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001125.4%
$10,000 to $14,999120.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991396.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991376.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992039.8%
$50,000 to $74,99946022.2%
$75,000 to $99,99928013.5%
$100,000 to $149,99948723.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991668.0%
$200,000+753.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belfast

3-person families (358 | 17.3%) account for the highest median family income in Belfast with $98,750 per family, while 2-person families (1,429 | 68.9%) have the highest median income of $41,538 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belfast
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,429 (68.9%)$83,075
3-Person Families358 (17.3%)$98,750
4-Person Families252 (12.1%)$49,010
5-Person Families35 (1.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,074 (100.0%)$72,929

Family Income by Number of Earners in Belfast

Family Income by Number of Earners in Belfast
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners615 (29.6%)$56,066
1 Earner833 (40.2%)$89,688
2 Earners504 (24.3%)$90,469
3+ Earners122 (5.9%)$0
Total2,074 (100.0%)$72,929

Household Income in Belfast

Household Income Brackets in Belfast

With 622 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Belfast, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 113 households (3.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Belfast
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002266.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992006.0%
$15,000 to $24,99938311.5%
$25,000 to $34,99939912.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993199.6%
$50,000 to $74,99962218.7%
$75,000 to $99,99934910.5%
$100,000 to $149,99947214.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992437.3%
$200,000+1133.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Belfast

The median household income in Belfast is $55,900, with the highest median household income of $82,639 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 664 households (20.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,542, with 1,074 households (32.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Belfast
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years69 (2.1%)$65,932
25 to 44 Years664 (20.0%)$82,639
45 to 64 Years1,074 (32.3%)$38,542
65+ Years1,520 (45.7%)$59,182
Total3,327 (100.0%)$55,900

Poverty in Belfast

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belfast

With 18.0% poverty level for males and 19.5% for females among the residents of Belfast, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 137 males (78.3%) and 145 females (54.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belfast
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)58 (35.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)145 (54.7%)
12 to 14 Years137 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years61 (43.3%)43 (21.5%)
25 to 34 Years31 (9.8%)132 (38.6%)
35 to 44 Years37 (12.8%)94 (28.8%)
45 to 54 Years13 (4.5%)50 (18.4%)
55 to 64 Years201 (51.9%)82 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years44 (5.5%)122 (14.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (2.9%)
Total539 (18.0%)738 (19.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belfast

According to the poverty statistics in Belfast, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belfast
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (100.0%)105 (64.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years126 (100.0%)120 (45.3%)
12 to 14 Years38 (21.7%)90 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years49 (76.6%)32 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years80 (56.7%)157 (78.5%)
25 to 34 Years284 (90.2%)210 (61.4%)
35 to 44 Years252 (87.2%)232 (71.2%)
45 to 54 Years273 (95.5%)222 (81.6%)
55 to 64 Years186 (48.1%)741 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years762 (94.5%)737 (85.8%)
75 Years and over341 (100.0%)397 (97.1%)
Total2,448 (82.0%)3,054 (80.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belfast

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belfast
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,537 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Belfast

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Belfast
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)12 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)240 (77.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)252 (53.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Belfast

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Belfast
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)12 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)240 (64.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)252 (46.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Belfast

Employment by Class of Employer in Belfast

Among the 2,530 employed individuals in Belfast, private company employees (1,359 | 53.7%), not-for-profit organizations (441 | 17.4%), and local government employees (220 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Belfast
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,35953.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1857.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1897.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations44117.4%
Local Government Employees2208.7%
State Government Employees1104.3%
Federal Government Employees130.5%
Unpaid Family Workers130.5%
Total2,530100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Belfast

According to the labor force statistics for Belfast, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,981), 45.9% or 2,745 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 206 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 95.5% or 534 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 48.8% or 119 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Belfast
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years90 (38.5%)15 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Years132 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years244 (76.3%)119 (48.8%)
30 to 34 Years310 (89.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years509 (82.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years534 (95.5%)50 (9.4%)
55 to 59 Years78 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years457 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years353 (21.1%)20 (5.6%)
75 Years and over36 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,745 (45.9%)206 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belfast

According to labor force statistics for Belfast, 69.7% of individuals (2,134) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,061) are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 171 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.7% or 1,100 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 67 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belfast
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma493 (51.7%)103 (10.8%)
College / Associate Degree523 (66.8%)101 (12.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,100 (91.7%)54 (4.5%)
Total2,134 (69.7%)245 (8.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Belfast

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Belfast are Management (424 | 16.8%), Community & Social Service (347 | 13.7%), Business & Financial (333 | 13.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (224 | 8.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (178 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Belfast

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Belfast, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Business & Financial (73.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Management224 (52.8%)200 (47.2%)
Business & Financial245 (73.6%)88 (26.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science71 (61.2%)45 (38.8%)
Computers & Mathematics40 (47.1%)45 (52.9%)
Architecture & Engineering31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 140 (40.4%)207 (59.7%)
Education, Arts & Media17 (42.5%)23 (57.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library123 (69.1%)55 (30.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)117 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating38 (17.0%)186 (83.0%)
Health Technologists38 (28.6%)95 (71.4%)
Total (Category)718 (49.7%)726 (50.3%)
Total (Overall)1,183 (46.8%)1,344 (53.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Belfast are Cleaning & Maintenance (135 | 5.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (121 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (29 | 1.1%), Security & Protection (21 | 0.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (21 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Belfast

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Belfast, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (10.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (90.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Security & Protection21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (10.7%)108 (89.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (9.6%)122 (90.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total (Category)47 (14.9%)269 (85.1%)
Total (Overall)1,183 (46.8%)1,344 (53.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Belfast are Office & Administration (251 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (125 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Belfast

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related28 (22.4%)97 (77.6%)
Office & Administration46 (18.3%)205 (81.7%)
Total (Category)74 (19.7%)302 (80.3%)
Total (Overall)1,183 (46.8%)1,344 (53.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Belfast are Construction & Extraction (188 | 7.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (26 | 1.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Belfast

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)214 (94.7%)12 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)1,183 (46.8%)1,344 (53.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Belfast are Production (109 | 4.3%), Material Moving (29 | 1.1%), and Transportation (27 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Belfast

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Production74 (67.9%)35 (32.1%)
Transportation27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)130 (78.8%)35 (21.2%)
Total (Overall)1,183 (46.8%)1,344 (53.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Belfast

Employment Industries in Belfast

The major employment industries in Belfast include Finance & Insurance (443 | 17.5%), Professional & Scientific (428 | 16.9%), Educational Services (288 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (259 | 10.2%), and Manufacturing (213 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Belfast

Employment Industries by Sex in Belfast

The Belfast industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Belfast
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction128 (78.0%)36 (22.0%)
Manufacturing200 (93.9%)13 (6.1%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade71 (33.3%)142 (66.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance245 (55.3%)198 (44.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific201 (47.0%)227 (53.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support35 (21.7%)126 (78.3%)
Educational Services121 (42.0%)167 (58.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance38 (14.7%)221 (85.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (20.6%)50 (79.4%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Total1,183 (46.8%)1,344 (53.2%)

Education in Belfast

School Enrollment in Belfast

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,214 students in Belfast are middle school (335 | 27.6%), high school (244 | 20.1%), and elementary school (219 | 18.0%).
School Enrollment in Belfast
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool917.5%
Kindergarten403.3%
Elementary School21918.0%
Middle School33527.6%
High School24420.1%
College / Undergraduate18715.4%
Graduate / Professional988.1%
Total1,214100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belfast

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belfast
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old237 (91.5%)22 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds338 (84.3%)63 (15.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds67 (55.8%)53 (44.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over49 (77.8%)14 (22.2%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belfast

Education (346 | 12.7%), literature & languages (342 | 12.5%), science & technology (318 | 11.7%), business (308 | 11.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (262 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 2,729 individuals in Belfast who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belfast
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics732.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2629.6%
Physical & Health Sciences732.7%
Psychology1184.3%
Social Sciences1756.4%
Engineering943.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies582.1%
Science & Technology31811.7%
Business30811.3%
Education34612.7%
Literature & Languages34212.5%
Liberal Arts & History1776.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1786.5%
Communications341.3%
Arts & Humanities1736.3%
Total2,729100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Belfast

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Belfast is high school diploma, with 82 individuals or 54.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 121 individuals or 59.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Belfast: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade20 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma82 (54.7%)121 (59.3%)
Some College / No Degree48 (32.0%)34 (16.7%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)49 (24.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Belfast is high school diploma, with 117 individuals or 36.2% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 165 individuals or 48.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Belfast: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma117 (36.2%)47 (13.7%)
Some College / No Degree28 (8.7%)91 (26.6%)
Associate's Degree27 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree102 (31.6%)165 (48.2%)
Graduate Degree49 (15.2%)39 (11.4%)
Total323 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Belfast is high school diploma, with 144 individuals or 49.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 128 individuals or 39.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Belfast: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade7 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma144 (49.7%)15 (4.6%)
Some College / No Degree64 (22.1%)128 (39.3%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)42 (12.9%)
Bachelor's Degree32 (11.0%)56 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree42 (14.5%)85 (26.1%)
Total290 (100.0%)326 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Belfast is high school diploma, with 372 individuals or 54.5% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 258 individuals or 23.5%.
Education By Age Bracket in Belfast: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade1 (0.2%)18 (1.6%)
9th to 12th Grade33 (4.8%)65 (5.9%)
High School Diploma372 (54.5%)258 (23.5%)
Some College / No Degree45 (6.6%)145 (13.2%)
Associate's Degree22 (3.2%)191 (17.4%)
Bachelor's Degree80 (11.7%)224 (20.4%)
Graduate Degree130 (19.0%)196 (17.9%)
Total683 (100.0%)1,097 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Belfast is bachelor's degree, with 316 individuals or 27.5% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 426 individuals or 32.6%.
Education By Age Bracket in Belfast: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade37 (3.2%)2 (0.2%)
9th to 12th Grade18 (1.6%)98 (7.5%)
High School Diploma137 (11.9%)340 (26.0%)
Some College / No Degree310 (27.0%)160 (12.2%)
Associate's Degree26 (2.3%)12 (0.9%)
Bachelor's Degree316 (27.5%)426 (32.6%)
Graduate Degree305 (26.5%)268 (20.5%)
Total1,149 (100.0%)1,306 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Belfast

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belfast

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belfast
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle71 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle315 (26.3%)510 (38.2%)
2 Vehicles634 (53.0%)505 (37.9%)
3 Vehicles114 (9.5%)164 (12.3%)
4 Vehicles14 (1.2%)104 (7.8%)
5 or more Vehicles48 (4.0%)51 (3.8%)
Total1,196 (100.0%)1,334 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Belfast

Commute Time in Belfast
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes32214.1%
5 to 9 Minutes64228.1%
10 to 14 Minutes39617.3%
15 to 19 Minutes27712.1%
20 to 24 Minutes642.8%
25 to 29 Minutes140.6%
30 to 34 Minutes30713.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes632.8%
45 to 59 Minutes1165.1%
60 to 89 Minutes612.7%
90 or more Minutes221.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Belfast

Commute Time by Sex in Belfast
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes133 (13.4%)189 (14.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes322 (32.4%)320 (24.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes153 (15.4%)243 (18.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes134 (13.5%)143 (11.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes13 (1.3%)51 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes134 (13.5%)173 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes48 (4.8%)15 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes47 (4.7%)69 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (1.1%)50 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belfast

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belfast
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM29 (2.9%)17 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM109 (11.0%)13 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13 (1.3%)52 (4.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM229 (23.0%)123 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM115 (11.6%)230 (17.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM98 (9.9%)470 (36.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM49 (4.9%)12 (0.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM96 (9.7%)96 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM56 (5.6%)46 (3.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)62 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM125 (12.6%)77 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM76 (7.6%)91 (7.1%)
Total995 (100.0%)1,289 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Belfast

Occupancy by Ownership in Belfast

Occupancy by Ownership in Belfast
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,16865.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,15934.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,327100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Belfast

Occupancy by Household Size in Belfast
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,00230.1%
2-Person Household1,52445.8%
3-Person Household47914.4%
4+ Person Household3229.7%
Total Housing Units3,327100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belfast

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belfast
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household437 (43.6%)565 (56.4%)
2-Person Household1,277 (83.8%)247 (16.2%)
3-Person Household278 (58.0%)201 (42.0%)
4+ Person Household176 (54.7%)146 (45.3%)
Total Housing Units2,168 (65.2%)1,159 (34.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belfast

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belfast
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School67 (42.4%)91 (57.6%)
High School Diploma507 (63.7%)289 (36.3%)
College/Associate Degree720 (76.4%)222 (23.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher874 (61.1%)557 (38.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belfast

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belfast
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years41112.3%
35 to 44 Years3229.7%
45 to 54 Years35710.7%
55 to 64 Years71721.5%
65 to 74 Years1,07632.3%
75 to 84 Years34910.5%
85 Years and Over952.9%
Total3,327100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Belfast

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Belfast
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years113 (27.5%)298 (72.5%)
35 to 44 Years293 (91.0%)29 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years134 (37.5%)223 (62.5%)
55 to 64 Years328 (45.8%)389 (54.2%)
65 to 74 Years938 (87.2%)138 (12.8%)
75 to 84 Years303 (86.8%)46 (13.2%)
85 Years and Over59 (62.1%)36 (37.9%)
Total2,168 (65.2%)1,159 (34.8%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Belfast

Households by Occupants per Room in Belfast
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)
1.01 to 1.500 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Belfast

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Belfast
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later99 (4.6%)165 (14.2%)
2015 to 2016551 (25.4%)319 (27.5%)
2010 to 2014149 (6.9%)265 (22.9%)
2000 to 2009404 (18.6%)348 (30.0%)
1990 to 1999521 (24.0%)62 (5.3%)
1989 or earlier444 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Belfast

Median Income by Occupancy in Belfast

Median Income by Occupancy in Belfast
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,168 (65.2%)$64,375
Renter-Occupied1,159 (34.8%)$32,995
Average3,327 (100.0%)$55,900

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belfast

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belfast
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)16 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)210 (18.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99938 (1.8%)163 (14.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999119 (5.5%)36 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999133 (6.1%)94 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999296 (13.7%)103 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999206 (9.5%)114 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999496 (22.9%)126 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999286 (13.2%)62 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999365 (16.8%)107 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more229 (10.6%)128 (11.0%)
Total2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Belfast

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Belfast

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Belfast

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$64,375$1,012 x 12mo (18.9%)
Renter-Occupied$32,995$935 x 12mo (34.0%)
Average$55,900$970 x 12mo (20.8%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belfast

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belfast
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300133 (6.1%)231 (19.9%)
$300 to $499121 (5.6%)11 (0.9%)
$500 to $799498 (23.0%)147 (12.7%)
$800 to $999313 (14.4%)257 (22.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499492 (22.7%)343 (29.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999256 (11.8%)94 (8.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499246 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99946 (2.1%)11 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more63 (2.9%)12 (1.0%)
Total2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent12 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent30 (19.1%)176 (47.8%)
30 percent or more115 (73.3%)192 (52.2%)
Total157 (100.0%)368 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent49 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent6 (1.4%)53 (26.9%)
30 percent or more374 (87.2%)144 (73.1%)
Total429 (100.0%)197 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent12 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent122 (59.2%)40 (35.1%)
30 percent or more72 (34.9%)74 (64.9%)
Total206 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent416 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent46 (9.3%)91 (72.2%)
30 percent or more34 (6.9%)35 (27.8%)
Total496 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent765 (86.9%)285 (100.0%)
20 to 29 percent115 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total880 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Belfast

Housing Structures in Belfast

Housing Structures in Belfast
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,82754.9%
Single Unit, Attached1233.7%
2 Unit Apartments36711.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2126.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2116.3%
10 or more Apartments1644.9%
Mobile Home / Other42312.7%
Total3,327100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belfast

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belfast
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,489 (81.5%)338 (18.5%)
Single Unit, Attached110 (89.4%)13 (10.6%)
2 Unit Apartments123 (33.5%)244 (66.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)212 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments35 (16.6%)176 (83.4%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)164 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other411 (97.2%)12 (2.8%)
Total2,168 (65.2%)1,159 (34.8%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Belfast

Housing Structures by Year Built in Belfast
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 20132417.2%
2000 to 200952815.9%
1980 to 199964319.3%
1960 to 197976322.9%
1940 to 19591815.4%
1939 or earlier97129.2%
Total3,327100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Belfast

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Belfast
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013185 (8.5%)56 (4.8%)
2000 to 2009266 (12.3%)262 (22.6%)
1980 to 1999451 (20.8%)192 (16.6%)
1960 to 1979521 (24.0%)242 (20.9%)
1940 to 195963 (2.9%)118 (10.2%)
1939 or earlier682 (31.5%)289 (24.9%)
Total2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Belfast

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Belfast
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)33 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms84 (3.9%)363 (31.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms657 (30.3%)581 (50.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms933 (43.0%)170 (14.7%)
8 or more Rooms494 (22.8%)12 (1.0%)
Total2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Belfast

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Belfast
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas266 (12.3%)231 (19.9%)
Electricity99 (4.6%)424 (36.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,524 (70.3%)504 (43.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels279 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Belfast

Household Vehicle Usage in Belfast
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle132 (6.1%)334 (28.8%)
1 Vehicle827 (38.2%)480 (41.4%)
2 Vehicles991 (45.7%)256 (22.1%)
3 or more Vehicles218 (10.1%)89 (7.7%)
Total2,168 (100.0%)1,159 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Belfast

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Belfast

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9841,184
Median Property Value$247,600$179,600
Median Household Income$58,547$111
Monthly Housing Costs$733$42
Real Estate Taxes$3,927$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belfast

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belfast
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00074 (7.5%)84 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (1.2%)79 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999544 (55.3%)775 (65.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999261 (26.5%)246 (20.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99981 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99912 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total984 (100.0%)1,184 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Belfast

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Belfast
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)109 (9.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999170 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99963 (6.4%)120 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999133 (13.5%)233 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999304 (30.9%)73 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99997 (9.9%)192 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99999 (10.1%)189 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more118 (12.0%)266 (22.5%)
Total984 (100.0%)1,184 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Belfast

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent12 (10.5%)43 (2.9%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more102 (89.5%)30 (2.0%)
Total114 (100.0%)1,492 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent49 (41.2%)310 (2,384.6%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more70 (58.8%)6 (46.2%)
Total119 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent12 (9.0%)73 (24.0%)
20 to 29 percent109 (82.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more12 (9.0%)13 (4.3%)
Total133 (100.0%)304 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent270 (88.8%)192 (320.0%)
20 to 29 percent13 (4.3%)146 (243.3%)
30 percent or more21 (6.9%)33 (55.0%)
Total304 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Belfast: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent314 (100.0%)566 (4,353.8%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)451 (3,469.2%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)115 (884.6%)
Total314 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Belfast

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Belfast
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x311 (31.6%)72,449 (6,119.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x153 (15.5%)546 (46.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x126 (12.8%)127 (10.7%)
4.0x or more394 (40.0%)75 (6.3%)
Total984 (100.0%)1,184 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Belfast

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Belfast
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200727.3%
$200 to $39915215.4%
$400 to $599818.2%
$600 to $99941241.9%
$1,000 to $1,29920020.3%
$1,300 to $1,499464.7%
$1,500 or more212.1%
Total984100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Belfast

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Belfast
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $799484.1%
$800 to $99914312.1%
$1,000 to $1,49915713.3%
$1,500 to $1,99924620.8%
$2,000 to $2,49925621.6%
$2,500 to $2,99924620.8%
$3,000 or more463.9%
Total1,184100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belfast

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belfast
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80061 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499131 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499762 (77.4%)270 (22.8%)
Total984 (100.0%)1,184 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Belfast

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belfast

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belfast
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years809 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years290 (79.2%)76 (20.8%)
26 to 34 Years535 (93.4%)38 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years538 (87.5%)77 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years432 (77.4%)126 (22.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,029 (85.0%)181 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,665 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older750 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,283 (92.7%)498 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Belfast

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Belfast
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen809 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen290 (79.2%)76 (20.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belfast

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belfast
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,167 (82.8%)242 (17.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,062 (83.1%)216 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,237 (96.9%)40 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999799 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,987 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belfast

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belfast
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 658 (24.7%)177 (75.3%)
6 to 18 Years387 (47.8%)422 (52.2%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)290 (79.2%)
25 to 34 Years144 (25.1%)438 (76.4%)
35 to 44 Years84 (13.7%)461 (75.0%)
45 to 54 Years41 (7.3%)391 (70.1%)
55 to 64 Years482 (39.8%)742 (61.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,562 (93.8%)1,236 (74.2%)
75 Years and over750 (100.0%)649 (86.5%)
Total3,508 (51.7%)4,806 (70.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Belfast

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Belfast
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (7.0%)29 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years352 (36.6%)172 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years127 (15.8%)213 (24.8%)
75 Years and over169 (49.6%)208 (50.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Belfast

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Belfast: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years60 (6.2%)107 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years114 (14.1%)120 (14.0%)
75 Years and over90 (26.4%)109 (26.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Belfast: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years60 (6.2%)121 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (1.5%)
75 Years and over26 (7.6%)50 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Belfast: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (7.0%)29 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years84 (8.7%)67 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)109 (12.7%)
75 Years and over75 (22.0%)14 (3.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Belfast: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years155 (16.1%)56 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years13 (1.6%)112 (13.0%)
75 Years and over119 (34.9%)89 (21.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Belfast: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (1.7%)17 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (7.9%)37 (9.0%)

Technology Access in Belfast

Computing Device Access in Belfast

Computing Device Access in Belfast
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,80784.4%
Smartphone2,39472.0%
Tablet1,89657.0%
No Computing Device2627.9%
Total3,327100.0%

Internet Access in Belfast

Internet Access in Belfast
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet431.3%
Broadband Home2,58877.8%
Cellular Data Only2848.5%
Satellite Internet2046.1%
No Internet2718.2%
Total3,327100.0%