Belmont town, New Hampshire
Belmont town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Belmont town is a geographic entity located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,408. The land area covers 29.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,408 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,110 | ±267 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,676 | ±285 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,110 | ±267 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 566 | ±161 |
| Median Home Value | $316,300 | ±$31,217 |
| Median Gross Rent | $996 | ±$129 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,063 | ±$21,143 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,665 | ±$3,826 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 760 | ±268 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,896 | ±343 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 7,428 (2024)
ID: 190878
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 310, BELMONT NH 03220-0310
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GUS Population: 65,257 (2024)
ID: 130730
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
34 COUNTY DR, LACONIA NH 03246-2900
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Belmont | PK-04 | Belmont, NH | |
| Regular School Belmont | 09-12 | Belmont, NH | |
| Regular School Belmont | 05-08 | Belmont, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Alton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Ctr. Barnstead, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Loudon, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Loudon, NH | |
| 3 Nearby | 2-13 | LACONIA, NH | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | LACONIA, NH | |
| 7 Nearby | 14-17 | NEW HAMPTON, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lakes Region Community College
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College | 2.5 mi away | 379 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH, 03246 |
6035243207
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BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 146 MAIN STREET, BELMONT, NH, 03220 |
(603) 267-8331
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Empire Beauty School-Laconia
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College Vocational | 3.7 mi away | 556 Main St, Laconia, NH, 03246 |
6035248777
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LACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 695 MAIN STREET, LACONIA, NH, 03246 |
(603) 524-4775
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NHTI-Concord's Community College
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College | 17.5 mi away | 31 College Drive, Concord, NH, 03301-7412 |
6032716484
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GILMANTON CORNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 509 PROVINCE ROAD, GILMANTON, NH, 03237 |
(603) 267-6200
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University System of New Hampshire System Office
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College | 18.1 mi away | 5 Chenell Drive, Suite 301, Concord, NH, 03301-8503 |
6038621800
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SANBORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 27 MEETINGHOUSE HILL ROAD, SANBORNTON, NH, 03269 |
(603) 286-8288
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University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law
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College | 18.7 mi away | 2 White St, Concord, NH, 03301-4197 |
6032281541
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HALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 18 PARK STREET, NORTHFIELD, NH, 03276 |
(603) 286-8971
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAKEPORT 2, NH US, located 5.2 miles from Belmont town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3° | 11.7° | 21.0° | 3.08" | 18.8" |
| February | 33.7° | 12.5° | 23.1° | 2.88" | 16.9" |
| March | 42.5° | 21.2° | 31.8° | 3.39" | 9.4" |
| April | 55.6° | 32.7° | 44.1° | 3.65" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.0° | 44.5° | 56.3° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.6° | 54.8° | 65.7° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 60.4° | 71.3° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.8° | 58.7° | 69.8° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.3° | 51.5° | 62.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.1° | 39.9° | 50.0° | 4.83" | 0.3" |
| November | 47.3° | 30.0° | 38.7° | 3.68" | 2.1" |
| December | 36.2° | 20.2° | 28.2° | 3.92" | 12.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Tilton Northfield CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Laconia city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Franklin city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Meredith CDP | CDP | 12.4 mi | — |
| New Hampton CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3300104740. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.