Belmont County Summary

Life in Belmont County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Belmont County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Belmont County:

  • The population in Belmont County is 66,554.

  • The median home value in Belmont County is $133,599.

  • The median income in Belmont County is $56,943.

  • The median rent in Belmont County is $754.

  • The unemployment rate in Belmont County is 6.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Belmont County is 14.0%.

  • The average high in Belmont County is 68.5° and there are 111.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Belmont County

List Of Cities & Towns in Belmont County

Martins Ferry, OH Population 6,283

St. Clairsville, OH Population 5,085

Bellaire, OH Population 3,878

Barnesville, OH Population 3,713

Shadyside, OH Population 3,514

Powhatan Point, OH Population 1,493

Bridgeport, OH Population 1,449

Wolfhurst, OH Population 1,290

Bethesda, OH Population 1,237

Neffs, OH Population 1,093

Flushing, OH Population 967

Yorkville, OH Population 959

Brookside, OH Population 665

Holloway, OH Population 352

Belmont, OH Population 350

Lansing, OH Population 285

Morri, OH Population 277

Bannock, OH Population 191

Wilson, OH Population 125

Glencoe, OH Population 112

Lafferty, OH Population 99

Fairview, OH Population 44

Map Of Belmont County

Belmont County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Belmont County is 68.5°.

  • There are 82.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 111.1 inches of rain each year with 9.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:09 hours of sun each day in Belmont County.

StatBelmont County
Mean High68.5
Nice Days82.62
Rainfall111.1
Snowfall9.9
Sunny_hours4:09
68.5°
Average High
111.1
Inches of Rain

Belmont County Photos

Downtown View East
Source: Wikipedia User Bwsmith84 (talk) | CC BY 3.0
Bradfield Building Barnesville Ohio
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-3.0
Mansion
Source: Wikipedia User Bwsmith84 (talk) | CC BY 3.0
Barnesville Ohio Railroad Depot
Source: Wikipedia User Bwsmith84 (talk) | CC BY 3.0
Bellaire Ohio River Picture
Source: Wikipedia User Legomine | GFDL
Fourth From Hanoverc Martins Ferry
Source: Public Domain

Belmont County Demographics

Population over time in Belmont County

The current population in Belmont County is 66,554. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 67,077 -0.5%
2021 67,424 -0.9%
2020 68,024 -

Gender in Belmont County

  • Belmont County is 48.0% female with 31,953 female residents.

  • Belmont County is 52.0% male with 34,600 male residents.

Female
48.0% (31,953)
Male
52.0% (34,600)
Gender Belmont County OH USA
Female 48.0% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 52.0% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Belmont County

Belmont County is:

  • 91.7% White with 61,005 White residents.

  • 3.0% African American with 1,996 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 403 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 47 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 2,249 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.2% Hispanic with 776 Hispanic residents.

White
91.7% (61,005)
African American
3.0% (1,996)
American Indian
0.1% (40)
Asian
0.6% (403)
Hawaiian
0.1% (38)
Other
0.1% (47)
Two Or More
3.4% (2,249)
Hispanic
1.2% (776)

Table: Belmont County By Race

Race Belmont County OH USA
White 91.7% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 3.0% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.2% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Belmont County, Ohio

  • 5.8% of households in Belmont County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Belmont County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Belmont County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Belmont County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Belmont County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Belmont County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Belmont County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Belmont County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Belmont County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Belmont County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (3,851)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (3,648)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (5,109)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.9% (7,279)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (9,106)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2% (12,803)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.8% (9,203)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.6% (9,703)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (3,061)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (2,785)
Income Belmont County OH USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.9% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.8% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Belmont County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Belmont County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Belmont County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 46.0% of adults in Belmont County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Belmont County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Belmont County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Belmont County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Belmont County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Belmont County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Belmont County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (665)
9-12th Grade
7% (4,658)
High School / GED
46% (30,614)
Some College
16% (10,648)
Associate's Degree
12% (7,986)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (7,320)
Master's Degree
5% (3,327)
Professional Degree
1% (665)
Doctorate Degree
1% (665)
Education Belmont County OH USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 46% 32% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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