Belfast, ME

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Belfast Overview

6,953
TOTAL POPULATION
3,020
MALE POPULATION
3,933
FEMALE POPULATION
76.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
130.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
60.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,501
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,166
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,925
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
58.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
41.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$4,173
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,539
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
42.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Belfast Zip Codes

Belfast Area Codes

Race in Belfast

The most populous races in Belfast are White / Caucasian (5,989 | 86.1%), Two or more Races (495 | 7.1%), and Some other Race (262 | 3.8%).
Race in Belfast
Race# Population% Population
Asian490.7%
Black / African American1271.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1211.7%
Native / Alaskan310.4%
White / Caucasian5,98986.1%
Two or more Races4957.1%
Some other Race2623.8%
Total6,953100.0%

Ancestry in Belfast

The most populous ancestries reported in Belfast are English (1,680 | 24.2%), Irish (982 | 14.1%), German (594 | 8.5%), American (479 | 6.9%), and French (427 | 6.1%), together accounting for 59.9% of all Belfast residents.
Ancestry in Belfast
Ancestry# Population% Population
African660.9%
American4796.9%
Arab140.2%
Austrian150.2%
British1151.7%
Canadian871.3%
Celtic510.7%
Central American761.1%
Chilean150.2%
Czech660.9%
Danish630.9%
Dutch550.8%
Eastern European160.2%
English1,68024.2%
European2032.9%
Filipino961.4%
Finnish881.3%
French4276.1%
French Canadian1442.1%
German5948.5%
Irish98214.1%
Italian1712.5%
Lebanese140.2%
Lithuanian110.2%
Mexican100.1%
Northern European330.5%
Norwegian430.6%
Panamanian560.8%
Polish1562.2%
Portuguese450.6%
Puerto Rican200.3%
Russian300.4%
Salvadoran200.3%
Samoan660.9%
Scotch-Irish921.3%
Scottish2994.3%
Slavic300.4%
South American150.2%
Sri Lankan120.2%
Subsaharan African660.9%
Swedish1772.5%
Swiss540.8%
Thai100.1%
Ukrainian290.4%
Welsh230.3%
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Immigrants in Belfast

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Belfast came from Canada (182 | 2.6%), Europe (113 | 1.6%), Eastern Europe (42 | 0.6%), Poland (42 | 0.6%), and Northern Europe (40 | 0.6%), together accounting for 6.0% of all Belfast residents.
Immigrants in Belfast
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia390.6%
Canada1822.6%
Caribbean100.1%
Chile150.2%
China390.6%
Eastern Asia390.6%
Eastern Europe420.6%
England250.4%
Europe1131.6%
Germany310.4%
Latin America250.4%
Northern Europe400.6%
Poland420.6%
South America150.2%
Taiwan390.6%
Western Europe310.4%
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Sex and Age in Belfast

Sex and Age in Belfast

The most populous age groups in Belfast are 65 to 69 Years (509 | 16.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (616 | 15.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Belfast
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (0.8%)211 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years125 (4.1%)139 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Years232 (7.7%)174 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years104 (3.4%)173 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years2 (0.1%)102 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years207 (6.9%)212 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years141 (4.7%)54 (1.4%)
35 to 39 Years79 (2.6%)283 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years195 (6.5%)91 (2.3%)
45 to 49 Years164 (5.4%)90 (2.3%)
50 to 54 Years186 (6.2%)187 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years95 (3.2%)140 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years335 (11.1%)616 (15.7%)
65 to 69 Years509 (16.9%)491 (12.5%)
70 to 74 Years250 (8.3%)426 (10.8%)
75 to 79 Years242 (8.0%)217 (5.5%)
80 to 84 Years90 (3.0%)158 (4.0%)
85 Years and over40 (1.3%)169 (4.3%)
Total3,020 (100.0%)3,933 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Belfast

Median Family Size in Belfast

The median family size in Belfast is 2.43 persons per family, with single female/mother families (474 | 24.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.86 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (94 | 4.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.27 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Belfast
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,407 (71.2%)2.29
Single Male/Father94 (4.8%)2.27
Single Female/Mother474 (24.0%)2.86
Total Families1,975 (100.0%)2.43

Median Household Size in Belfast

The median household size in Belfast is 2.02 persons per household, with single female/mother households (474 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (1,380 | 41.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Belfast
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,407 (41.9%)2.29
Single Male/Father94 (2.8%)2.72
Single Female/Mother474 (14.1%)3.25
Non-family1,380 (41.1%)1.28
Total Households3,355 (100.0%)2.02

Household Size by Marriage Status in Belfast

Out of a total of 3,355 households in Belfast, 1,975 (58.9%) are family households, while 1,380 (41.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,314, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,147.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Belfast
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,147 (34.2%)
2-Person Households1,314 (39.2%)156 (4.6%)
3-Person Households372 (11.1%)58 (1.7%)
4-Person Households166 (5.0%)19 (0.6%)
5-Person Households123 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,975 (58.9%)1,380 (41.1%)

Female Fertility in Belfast

Fertility by Age in Belfast

Average fertility rate in Belfast is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 171.0 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 years63 (100.0%)171.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total63 (100.0%)63.0

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%)63 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Belfast

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Belfast
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School63 (100.0%)656.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total63 (100.0%)63.0

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%)63 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)

Income in Belfast

Income Overview in Belfast

Per Capita Income in Belfast is $41,501, while median incomes of families and households are $71,166 and $53,925 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,953$41,501
Median Family Income1,975$71,166
Mean Family Income1,975$96,389
Median Household Income3,355$53,925
Mean Household Income3,355$82,124
Income Deficit1,975$4,173
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,95358.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,95341.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,9530.49

Earnings by Sex in Belfast

Average Earnings in Belfast are $42,283, $58,725 for men and $24,227 for women, a difference of 58.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Belfast
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,239 (44.0%)$58,725
Female1,579 (56.0%)$24,227
Total2,818 (100.0%)$42,283

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belfast

The most common earnings brackets in Belfast are $100,000+ for men (274 | 22.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (226 | 14.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belfast
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less51 (4.1%)226 (14.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99926 (2.1%)2 (0.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49925 (2.0%)211 (13.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)86 (5.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99915 (1.2%)39 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (0.3%)45 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (1.0%)62 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)37 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)118 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999127 (10.2%)39 (2.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99978 (6.3%)51 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99951 (4.1%)62 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99953 (4.3%)46 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99986 (6.9%)57 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99967 (5.4%)52 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999115 (9.3%)156 (9.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (1.2%)38 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999240 (19.4%)107 (6.8%)
$100,000+274 (22.1%)145 (9.2%)
Total1,239 (100.0%)1,579 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belfast

Average earnings in Belfast are $58,400 for men and $28,622 for women, a difference of 51.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $127,866, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $29,612. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,066, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belfast
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$29,612$0
College or Associate's Degree$76,302$27,768
Bachelor's Degree$57,974$0
Graduate Degree$127,866$65,066
Total$58,400$28,622

Family Income in Belfast

Family Income Brackets in Belfast

According to the Belfast family income data, there are 543 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Belfast
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000180.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99920710.5%
$25,000 to $34,999914.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991969.9%
$50,000 to $74,99954327.5%
$75,000 to $99,99926513.4%
$100,000 to $149,99934617.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991407.1%
$200,000+1708.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belfast

2-person families (1,355 | 68.6%) account for the highest median family income in Belfast with $76,051 per family, while 2-person families (1,355 | 68.6%) have the highest median income of $38,026 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belfast
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,355 (68.6%)$76,051
3-Person Families406 (20.6%)$55,900
4-Person Families158 (8.0%)$53,798
5-Person Families56 (2.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,975 (100.0%)$71,166

Family Income by Number of Earners in Belfast

The median family income in Belfast is $71,166, with families comprising 3+ earners (105) having the highest median family income of $138,576, while families with no earners (729) have the lowest median family income of $61,097, accounting for 5.3% and 36.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Belfast
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners729 (36.9%)$61,097
1 Earner757 (38.3%)$75,440
2 Earners384 (19.4%)$76,900
3+ Earners105 (5.3%)$138,576
Total1,975 (100.0%)$71,166

Household Income in Belfast

Household Income Brackets in Belfast

With 705 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Belfast, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 151 households (4.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Belfast
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001514.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992116.3%
$15,000 to $24,99941312.3%
$25,000 to $34,9993229.6%
$35,000 to $49,99940312.0%
$50,000 to $74,99970521.0%
$75,000 to $99,99934210.2%
$100,000 to $149,99934210.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991644.9%
$200,000+2998.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Belfast

The median household income in Belfast is $53,925, with the highest median household income of $90,203 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 554 households (16.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 67 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Belfast
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years67 (2.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years554 (16.5%)$90,203
45 to 64 Years989 (29.5%)$42,712
65+ Years1,745 (52.0%)$60,012
Total3,355 (100.0%)$53,925

Poverty in Belfast

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belfast

With 19.2% poverty level for males and 20.6% 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 150 males (64.9%) and 160 females (88.4%) 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%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)160 (88.4%)
12 to 14 Years150 (64.9%)25 (18.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)18 (58.1%)
16 and 17 Years13 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)32 (15.8%)
25 to 34 Years96 (31.1%)120 (45.1%)
35 to 44 Years36 (13.7%)154 (41.2%)
45 to 54 Years25 (7.3%)56 (20.2%)
55 to 64 Years183 (42.9%)16 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years63 (8.3%)132 (14.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)79 (16.0%)
Total566 (19.2%)792 (20.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belfast

According to the poverty statistics in Belfast, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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 Years24 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years125 (100.0%)21 (11.6%)
12 to 14 Years81 (35.1%)107 (81.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)13 (41.9%)
16 and 17 Years58 (81.7%)39 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years27 (100.0%)170 (84.2%)
25 to 34 Years213 (68.9%)146 (54.9%)
35 to 44 Years226 (86.3%)220 (58.8%)
45 to 54 Years316 (92.7%)221 (79.8%)
55 to 64 Years244 (57.1%)737 (97.9%)
65 to 74 Years694 (91.7%)782 (85.6%)
75 Years and over369 (100.0%)416 (84.0%)
Total2,377 (80.8%)3,060 (79.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belfast

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belfast
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,407 (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%)14 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)192 (60.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)206 (43.5%)

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%)14 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)192 (46.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)206 (36.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Belfast

Employment by Class of Employer in Belfast

Among the 2,375 employed individuals in Belfast, private company employees (1,130 | 47.6%), not-for-profit organizations (438 | 18.4%), and local government employees (350 | 14.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Belfast
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,13047.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1677.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1667.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations43818.4%
Local Government Employees35014.7%
State Government Employees783.3%
Federal Government Employees210.9%
Unpaid Family Workers251.1%
Total2,375100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Belfast

According to the labor force statistics for Belfast, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,016), 42.2% or 2,539 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 104 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 90.1% or 565 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.5% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Belfast
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years84 (34.3%)13 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Years67 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years276 (65.9%)35 (12.7%)
30 to 34 Years166 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years508 (78.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years565 (90.1%)34 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years67 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years388 (40.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years369 (22.0%)22 (6.0%)
75 Years and over47 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,539 (42.2%)104 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belfast

According to labor force statistics for Belfast, 64.1% of individuals (1,971) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,075) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 69 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 86.6% or 1,037 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belfast
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School99 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma429 (46.3%)76 (8.2%)
College / Associate Degree405 (52.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,037 (86.6%)40 (3.3%)
Total1,971 (64.1%)108 (3.5%)

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 (336 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (271 | 11.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (269 | 11.2%), Business & Financial (250 | 10.4%), and Health Technologists (194 | 8.1%).
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 (88.4%), and Management (55.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (77.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Management186 (55.4%)150 (44.6%)
Business & Financial221 (88.4%)29 (11.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science52 (54.7%)43 (45.3%)
Computers & Mathematics15 (25.9%)43 (74.1%)
Architecture & Engineering37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 60 (22.1%)211 (77.9%)
Education, Arts & Media14 (35.0%)26 (65.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library46 (35.9%)82 (64.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating106 (39.4%)163 (60.6%)
Health Technologists106 (54.6%)88 (45.4%)
Total (Category)625 (51.2%)596 (48.8%)
Total (Overall)1,045 (43.3%)1,366 (56.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Belfast are Food Preparation & Serving (177 | 7.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (164 | 6.8%), Healthcare Support (69 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (32 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (19 | 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 Cleaning & Maintenance (25.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (96.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Security & Protection19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (3.4%)171 (96.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance41 (25.0%)123 (75.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total (Category)66 (14.3%)395 (85.7%)
Total (Overall)1,045 (43.3%)1,366 (56.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Belfast are Office & Administration (193 | 8.0%), and Sales & Related (181 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Belfast

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related45 (24.9%)136 (75.1%)
Office & Administration29 (15.0%)164 (85.0%)
Total (Category)74 (19.8%)300 (80.2%)
Total (Overall)1,045 (43.3%)1,366 (56.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Belfast are Construction & Extraction (69 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (36 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (31 | 1.3%).
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 & Forestry15 (48.4%)16 (51.6%)
Construction & Extraction69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)120 (88.2%)16 (11.8%)
Total (Overall)1,045 (43.3%)1,366 (56.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Belfast are Transportation (101 | 4.2%), Production (87 | 3.6%), and Material Moving (31 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Belfast

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Belfast
OccupationMaleFemale
Production28 (32.2%)59 (67.8%)
Transportation101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)160 (73.1%)59 (26.9%)
Total (Overall)1,045 (43.3%)1,366 (56.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Belfast

Employment Industries in Belfast

The major employment industries in Belfast include Professional & Scientific (363 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (353 | 14.6%), Educational Services (326 | 13.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (281 | 11.7%), and Finance & Insurance (192 | 8.0%).
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 Public Administration (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (94.6%), and Administrative & Support (84.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Belfast
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (24.6%)46 (75.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction21 (31.3%)46 (68.7%)
Manufacturing137 (89.0%)17 (11.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade109 (30.9%)244 (69.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance135 (70.3%)57 (29.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific196 (54.0%)167 (46.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support19 (15.7%)102 (84.3%)
Educational Services67 (20.5%)259 (79.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance106 (37.7%)175 (62.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation20 (28.6%)50 (71.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (5.4%)105 (94.6%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Total1,045 (43.3%)1,366 (56.7%)

Education in Belfast

School Enrollment in Belfast

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,105 students in Belfast are middle school (327 | 29.6%), high school (269 | 24.3%), and elementary school (242 | 21.9%).
School Enrollment in Belfast
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool373.4%
Kindergarten222.0%
Elementary School24221.9%
Middle School32729.6%
High School26924.3%
College / Undergraduate11410.3%
Graduate / Professional948.5%
Total1,105100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belfast

Out of a total of 1,105 students who are enrolled in schools in Belfast, 170 (15.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 935 (84.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 37 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 129 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belfast
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old242 (91.7%)22 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds363 (89.4%)43 (10.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds61 (47.3%)68 (52.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total935 (84.6%)170 (15.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belfast

Literature & languages (407 | 14.1%), science & technology (356 | 12.3%), education (312 | 10.8%), business (263 | 9.1%), and visual & performing arts (238 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 2,886 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 & Mathematics842.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2117.3%
Physical & Health Sciences572.0%
Psychology1715.9%
Social Sciences1846.4%
Engineering1154.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies602.1%
Science & Technology35612.3%
Business2639.1%
Education31210.8%
Literature & Languages40714.1%
Liberal Arts & History2368.2%
Visual & Performing Arts2388.3%
Communications1013.5%
Arts & Humanities913.2%
Total2,886100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Belfast

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belfast

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Belfast are males with 2 vehicles (485, accounting for 47.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (514, making up 36.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belfast
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle129 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle188 (18.3%)530 (39.4%)
2 Vehicles485 (47.1%)514 (38.2%)
3 Vehicles147 (14.3%)225 (16.7%)
4 Vehicles29 (2.8%)26 (1.9%)
5 or more Vehicles51 (5.0%)51 (3.8%)
Total1,029 (100.0%)1,346 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Belfast

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Belfast are 5 to 9 minutes (612 commuters, 29.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (378 commuters, 18.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (330 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Belfast
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes25112.0%
5 to 9 Minutes61229.2%
10 to 14 Minutes37818.0%
15 to 19 Minutes33015.8%
20 to 24 Minutes783.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1376.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes783.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1547.3%
60 to 89 Minutes552.6%
90 or more Minutes221.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Belfast

The most common commute times in Belfast are 5 to 9 minutes (274 commuters, 33.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (338 commuters, 26.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Belfast
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes155 (18.8%)96 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes274 (33.2%)338 (26.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes127 (15.4%)251 (19.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes144 (17.4%)186 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)78 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes39 (4.7%)98 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes54 (6.6%)24 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes29 (3.5%)125 (9.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (0.4%)52 (4.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belfast

The most frequent times of departure to work in Belfast are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (119, 14.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (360, 28.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belfast
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)63 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM66 (8.0%)30 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM69 (8.4%)17 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM31 (3.8%)55 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM105 (12.7%)79 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM112 (13.6%)173 (13.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM119 (14.4%)360 (28.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM66 (8.0%)80 (6.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM81 (9.8%)164 (12.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (1.9%)58 (4.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)36 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM112 (13.6%)71 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM48 (5.8%)84 (6.6%)
Total825 (100.0%)1,270 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Belfast

Occupancy by Ownership in Belfast

Of the total 3,355 dwellings in Belfast, owner-occupied units account for 2,338 (69.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,017 (30.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Belfast
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,33869.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,01730.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,355100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Belfast

Occupancy by Household Size in Belfast
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,14734.2%
2-Person Household1,47043.8%
3-Person Household43012.8%
4+ Person Household3089.2%
Total Housing Units3,355100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belfast

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belfast
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household511 (44.6%)636 (55.4%)
2-Person Household1,255 (85.4%)215 (14.6%)
3-Person Household372 (86.5%)58 (13.5%)
4+ Person Household200 (64.9%)108 (35.1%)
Total Housing Units2,338 (69.7%)1,017 (30.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belfast

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belfast
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School29 (19.0%)124 (81.0%)
High School Diploma545 (67.8%)259 (32.2%)
College/Associate Degree719 (73.3%)262 (26.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,045 (73.8%)372 (26.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belfast

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belfast
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2246.7%
35 to 44 Years39711.8%
45 to 54 Years38411.5%
55 to 64 Years60518.0%
65 to 74 Years1,18935.4%
75 to 84 Years43613.0%
85 Years and Over1203.6%
Total3,355100.0%

Housing Finances in Belfast

Median Income by Occupancy in Belfast

Median Income by Occupancy in Belfast
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,338 (69.7%)$69,103
Renter-Occupied1,017 (30.3%)$32,104
Average3,355 (100.0%)$53,925

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belfast

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belfast
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)39 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)111 (10.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99928 (1.2%)184 (18.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999104 (4.4%)40 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999200 (8.6%)69 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999228 (9.8%)95 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999213 (9.1%)189 (18.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999561 (24.0%)145 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999255 (10.9%)88 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999322 (13.8%)21 (2.1%)
$150,000 or more427 (18.3%)36 (3.5%)
Total2,338 (100.0%)1,017 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belfast

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belfast
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30088 (3.8%)53 (5.2%)
$300 to $49960 (2.6%)149 (14.6%)
$500 to $799456 (19.5%)213 (20.9%)
$800 to $999284 (12.1%)203 (20.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499694 (29.7%)205 (20.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999232 (9.9%)73 (7.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499349 (14.9%)52 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99980 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more95 (4.1%)31 (3.0%)
Total2,338 (100.0%)1,017 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Belfast

Housing Structures in Belfast

Housing Structures in Belfast
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,83254.6%
Single Unit, Attached1394.1%
2 Unit Apartments38411.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2216.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1795.3%
10 or more Apartments1584.7%
Mobile Home / Other44213.2%
Total3,355100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belfast

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belfast
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,608 (87.8%)224 (12.2%)
Single Unit, Attached122 (87.8%)17 (12.2%)
2 Unit Apartments129 (33.6%)255 (66.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)221 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments72 (40.2%)107 (59.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other407 (92.1%)35 (7.9%)
Total2,338 (69.7%)1,017 (30.3%)

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%)49 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms53 (2.3%)298 (29.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms700 (29.9%)469 (46.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms957 (40.9%)182 (17.9%)
8 or more Rooms628 (26.9%)19 (1.9%)
Total2,338 (100.0%)1,017 (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 Gas282 (12.1%)130 (12.8%)
Electricity138 (5.9%)309 (30.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,607 (68.7%)578 (56.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels311 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,338 (100.0%)1,017 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Belfast

Household Vehicle Usage in Belfast
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle170 (7.3%)363 (35.7%)
1 Vehicle919 (39.3%)494 (48.6%)
2 Vehicles958 (41.0%)160 (15.7%)
3 or more Vehicles291 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,338 (100.0%)1,017 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Belfast

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Belfast

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,0751,263
Median Property Value$280,500$207,100
Median Household Income$64,297$294
Monthly Housing Costs$830$74
Real Estate Taxes$4,200$19

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belfast

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belfast
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00064 (5.9%)44 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99914 (1.3%)32 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999539 (50.1%)822 (65.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999259 (24.1%)316 (25.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999168 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99931 (2.9%)33 (2.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)16 (1.3%)
Total1,075 (100.0%)1,263 (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%)100 (7.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999199 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (4.5%)133 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99969 (6.4%)180 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999421 (39.2%)144 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99990 (8.4%)140 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999115 (10.7%)165 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more133 (12.4%)207 (16.4%)
Total1,075 (100.0%)1,263 (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 2.0x282 (26.2%)76,597 (6,064.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x89 (8.3%)458 (36.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x128 (11.9%)219 (17.3%)
4.0x or more576 (53.6%)57 (4.5%)
Total1,075 (100.0%)1,263 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belfast

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belfast
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80063 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499101 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499846 (78.7%)219 (17.3%)
Total1,075 (100.0%)1,263 (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 Years869 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years355 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years344 (93.2%)25 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years493 (77.5%)143 (22.5%)
45 to 54 Years536 (86.7%)82 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,058 (89.7%)122 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,671 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older864 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,425 (94.5%)372 (5.5%)

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, Citizen869 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen355 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belfast

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belfast
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,181 (87.0%)177 (13.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,013 (90.0%)113 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,647 (98.9%)19 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999697 (94.4%)41 (5.6%)
$100,000 and over1,861 (98.8%)22 (1.2%)

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 6131 (55.7%)104 (44.3%)
6 to 18 Years469 (54.0%)443 (51.0%)
19 to 25 Years194 (54.6%)161 (45.4%)
25 to 34 Years50 (13.6%)312 (84.6%)
35 to 44 Years64 (10.1%)429 (67.4%)
45 to 54 Years95 (15.4%)441 (71.4%)
55 to 64 Years511 (43.3%)705 (59.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,591 (95.2%)1,103 (66.0%)
75 Years and over841 (97.3%)708 (81.9%)
Total3,946 (58.1%)4,406 (64.8%)

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%)18 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years32 (10.2%)32 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years343 (33.3%)209 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years65 (8.6%)233 (25.5%)
75 Years and over201 (54.5%)214 (43.2%)

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 Years48 (4.7%)96 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years48 (6.3%)148 (16.2%)
75 Years and over113 (30.6%)141 (28.5%)

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 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (5.0%)97 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over35 (9.5%)29 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Belfast: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years32 (10.2%)32 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years64 (6.2%)88 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)133 (14.5%)
75 Years and over83 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)

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 Years32 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years180 (17.5%)108 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years17 (2.2%)128 (14.0%)
75 Years and over137 (37.1%)94 (19.0%)

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 Years22 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (1.9%)15 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Belfast

Computing Device Access in Belfast

Computing Device Access in Belfast
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,85485.1%
Smartphone2,33869.7%
Tablet1,94157.9%
No Computing Device3299.8%
Total3,355100.0%

Internet Access in Belfast

Internet Access in Belfast
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet451.3%
Broadband Home2,48674.1%
Cellular Data Only2367.0%
Satellite Internet2417.2%
No Internet33910.1%
Total3,355100.0%

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 6,953.
What is the Total Male Population of Belfast?
Total Male Population of Belfast is 3,020.
What is the Total Female Population of Belfast?
Total Female Population of Belfast is 3,933.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Belfast?
There are 76.79 Males per 100 Females in Belfast.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Belfast?
There are 130.23 Females per 100 Males in Belfast.
What is the Median Population Age in Belfast?
Median Population Age in Belfast is 60.3 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 $41,501.
What is the Median Family Income in Belfast?
Median Family Income in Belfast is $71,166.
What is the Median Household income in Belfast?
Median Household Income in Belfast is $53,925.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Belfast?
Income or Wage Gap in Belfast is 58.7%.
Women in Belfast earn 41.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Belfast?
Family Income Deficit in Belfast is $4,173.
Families that are below poverty line in Belfast earn $4,173 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Belfast?
Inequality or Gini Index in Belfast is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Belfast?
There are 2,539 People in the Labor Forcein in Belfast.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Belfast?
42.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Belfast.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Belfast?
Unemployment Rate in Belfast is 4.1%.