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{{Short description|City in Missouri, US}}
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'''Belton''' is a city in northwestern [[Cass County, Missouri|Cass County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 23,116 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Belton''' is a city in northwestern [[Cass County, Missouri|Cass County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 23,953 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]]. It is a part of the [[Kansas City metropolitan area]].


==History==
==History==
Belton was [[plat]]ted in 1871.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ | title=How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri | author=Eaton, David Wolfe | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ/page/n40 272]}}</ref> The city was likely named for surveyor Capt. Marcus Lindsey Belt.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xcxWsmxRzVEC&pg=PA14 | title=Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion | publisher=University of Missouri Press | author=Earngey, Bill | year=1995 | pages=14| isbn=9780826210210 }}</ref> A post office called Belton has been in operation since 1872.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MO |title=Post Offices |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |access-date=16 September 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306175959/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MO |archive-date=6 March 2016 }}</ref>
Belton was [[plat]]ted in 1871.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ | title=How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri | author=Eaton, David Wolfe | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ/page/n40 272]}}</ref> The city was likely named for surveyor Capt. Marcus Lindsey Belt.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xcxWsmxRzVEC&pg=PA14 | title=Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion | publisher=University of Missouri Press | author=Earngey, Bill | year=1995 | pages=14| isbn=9780826210210 }}</ref> A post office called Belton has been in operation since 1872.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MO |title=Post Offices |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |access-date=September 16, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306175959/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MO |archive-date=March 6, 2016 }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Belton is located in northwest Cass County and is four miles from the Missouri-[[Kansas]] border. The city is on [[Missouri Route 58]] west of [[Interstate 49 in Missouri|I-49]]/[[U.S. Route 71 in Missouri|U.S. Route 71]]. [[Raymore, Missouri|Raymore]] lies four miles to the east, [[Peculiar, Missouri|Peculiar]] is seven miles to the southeast along Route 71 and [[Grandview, Missouri|Grandview]] is five miles to the north in [[Jackson County, Missouri|Jackson County]].<ref>''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, p.34 {{isbn|0899332242}}</ref>
Belton is located in northwest Cass County and is four miles from the Missouri-[[Kansas]] border. The city is on [[Missouri Route 58]] west of [[Interstate 49 in Missouri|I-49]]/[[U.S. Route 71 in Missouri|U.S. Route 71]]. [[Raymore, Missouri|Raymore]] lies four miles to the east, [[Peculiar, Missouri|Peculiar]] is seven miles to the southeast along Route 71 and [[Grandview, Missouri|Grandview]] is five miles to the north in [[Jackson County, Missouri|Jackson County]].<ref>''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, p.34 {{isbn|0899332242}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|14.32|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|14.25|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.07|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|14.32|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|14.25|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.07|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=July 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=December 17, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 23,953 people, 9,076 households, and 6,470 families in Belton. The population density was 1,682.1 per square mile (649.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 9,449 housing units at an average density of 663.6 per square mile (256.1/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 76.83% (18,402) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 8.05% (1,928) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.58% (139) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.08% (259) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.22% (53) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.49% (835) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.76% (2,337) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 8.6% (2,035) of the population.

Of the 9,076 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18; 50.1% were married couples living together; 25.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 23.4% consisted of individuals, with 12.5% having someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.0.

25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=December 17, 2023|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $65,667 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,113) and the median family income $72,003 (+/- $6,020). Males had a median income of $44,234 (+/- $4,453) versus $31,825 (+/- $3,105) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,555 (+/- $2,205). Approximately, 8.5% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those ages 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2013, there were 23,175 people, 8,623 households, and 6,083 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1622.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 9,440 housing units at an average density of {{convert|662.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.1% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=July 8, 2012}}</ref> of 2013, there were 23,175 people, 8,623 households, and 6,083 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1622.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 9,440 housing units at an average density of {{convert|662.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.1% of the population.


There were 8,623 households, of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.15.
There were 8,623 households, of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.15.
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==Education==
==Education==
[[Belton School District|Belton School District #124]] includes most of Belton.<ref name=Schooldistrictmap>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29037_cass/DC20SD_C29037.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cass County, MO|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2022-12-09}}</ref> It operates six elementary schools, two middle schools, and [[Belton High School (Missouri)|Belton High School]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.greatschools.org/missouri/belton/belton-school-district-%23124/schools/ | title=Belton School District #124 | publisher=Great Schools | access-date=17 March 2018}}</ref>
[[Belton School District|Belton School District #124]] includes most of Belton.<ref name=Schooldistrictmap>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29037_cass/DC20SD_C29037.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cass County, MO|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=December 9, 2022}}</ref> It operates six elementary schools, two middle schools, and [[Belton High School (Missouri)|Belton High School]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.greatschools.org/missouri/belton/belton-school-district-%23124/schools/ | title=Belton School District #124 | publisher=Great Schools | access-date=March 17, 2018}}</ref>


A portion of eastern Belton is in the [[Raymore-Peculiar School District]].<ref name=Schooldistrictmap/>
A portion of eastern Belton is in the [[Raymore-Peculiar School District]].<ref name=Schooldistrictmap/>


Belton has a [[public library]], a branch of the Cass County Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casscolibrary.org/locations/ | title=Locations & Hours | publisher=Cass Co. Public Library | access-date=17 March 2018}}</ref>
Belton has a [[public library]], a branch of the Cass County Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casscolibrary.org/locations/ | title=Locations & Hours | publisher=Cass Co. Public Library | access-date=March 17, 2018}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Tate Stevens]], 2012 winner of ''[[The X Factor]]''
* [[Tate Stevens]], 2012 winner of ''[[The X Factor]]''
* [[Harry S. Truman]], 33rd [[President of the United States]].
* [[Harry S. Truman]], 33rd [[President of the United States]].
* [[Brad St. Louis]], played 10 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League.
* [[Brad St. Louis]], played 10 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League.


==Sister Cities==
==Sister cities==
* [[Manzanillo, Colima|Manzanillo, Mexico]]
* [[Manzanillo, Colima|Manzanillo, Mexico]]
* [[Selkirk, Manitoba|Selkirk, Canada]]
* [[Selkirk, Manitoba|Selkirk, Canada]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.belton.org/ City of Belton]
*{{Official website|https://belton.org/}}
*Historic maps of Belton in the [http://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu/mu/islandora/object/mu%3A138706 Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection] at the [[University of Missouri]]
*Historic maps of Belton in the [http://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu/mu/islandora/object/mu%3A138706 Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection] at the [[University of Missouri]]


Latest revision as of 19:11, 28 November 2024

Belton, Missouri
City
Belton in 2016
Belton in 2016
Belton, Missouri is located in Missouri
Belton, Missouri
Belton, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Coordinates: 38°49′09″N 94°32′01″W / 38.81917°N 94.53361°W / 38.81917; -94.53361[1]
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyCass
Area
[2]
 • Total
14.31 sq mi (37.07 km2)
 • Land14.24 sq mi (36.90 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,099 ft (335 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
23,953
 • Density1,681.50/sq mi (649.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64012
Area code816
FIPS code29-04384[3]
GNIS feature ID2394125[1]
Websitebelton.org

Belton is a city in northwestern Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 23,953 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History

[edit]

Belton was platted in 1871.[4] The city was likely named for surveyor Capt. Marcus Lindsey Belt.[5] A post office called Belton has been in operation since 1872.[6]

Geography

[edit]

Belton is located in northwest Cass County and is four miles from the Missouri-Kansas border. The city is on Missouri Route 58 west of I-49/U.S. Route 71. Raymore lies four miles to the east, Peculiar is seven miles to the southeast along Route 71 and Grandview is five miles to the north in Jackson County.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.32 square miles (37.09 km2), of which 14.25 square miles (36.91 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water.[8]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880552—
189098879.0%
19001,0051.7%
1910922−8.3%
1920899−2.5%
193099210.3%
1940971−2.1%
19501,23327.0%
19604,897297.2%
197012,270150.6%
198012,7083.6%
199018,15042.8%
200021,73019.7%
201023,1166.4%
202023,9533.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2020 census

[edit]

The 2020 United States census[10] counted 23,953 people, 9,076 households, and 6,470 families in Belton. The population density was 1,682.1 per square mile (649.1/km2). There were 9,449 housing units at an average density of 663.6 per square mile (256.1/km2). The racial makeup was 76.83% (18,402) white, 8.05% (1,928) black or African-American, 0.58% (139) Native American, 1.08% (259) Asian, 0.22% (53) Pacific Islander, 3.49% (835) from other races, and 9.76% (2,337) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.6% (2,035) of the population.

Of the 9,076 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18; 50.1% were married couples living together; 25.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 23.4% consisted of individuals, with 12.5% having someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.0.

25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey[11] estimates show that the median household income was $65,667 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,113) and the median family income $72,003 (+/- $6,020). Males had a median income of $44,234 (+/- $4,453) versus $31,825 (+/- $3,105) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,555 (+/- $2,205). Approximately, 8.5% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census[12] of 2013, there were 23,175 people, 8,623 households, and 6,083 families living in the city. The population density was 1,622.2 inhabitants per square mile (626.3/km2). There were 9,440 housing units at an average density of 662.5 per square mile (255.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.7% White, 6.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

There were 8,623 households, of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 21,730 people, 7,945 households, and 5,807 families living in the city. The population density was 1,622.2 inhabitants per square mile (626.3/km2). There were 8,411 housing units at an average density of 627.9 per square mile (242.4/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 91.95% White, 3.85% Black, 0.60% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.69% of the population.

There were 7,945 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.15.

The population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,581, and the median income for a family was $51,268. Males had a median income of $35,518 versus $25,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,572. About 6.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Largest employers

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According to the city's 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[13] the largest employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 QuikTrip Distribution 1,005
2 Belton School District 637
3 Belton Regional Medical Center 286
4 Hy-Vee 269
5 City of Belton 185
6 ROM 161
7 Price Chopper 150
8 Beautiful Savior Home 150
9 Adesa Kansas City 122
10 Home Depot 112

Education

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Belton School District #124 includes most of Belton.[14] It operates six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Belton High School.[15]

A portion of eastern Belton is in the Raymore-Peculiar School District.[14]

Belton has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.[16]

Notable people

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Sister cities

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belton, Missouri
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 272.
  5. ^ Earngey, Bill (1995). Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion. University of Missouri Press. p. 14. ISBN 9780826210210.
  6. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  7. ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, p.34 ISBN 0899332242
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  13. ^ "City of Belton, Missouri Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Year Ended March 31, 2016" (PDF). Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  14. ^ a b "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cass County, MO" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  15. ^ "Belton School District #124". Great Schools. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  16. ^ "Locations & Hours". Cass Co. Public Library. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
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