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Belfast, NY
Census-designated place in Allegany County, New York.
Population
633
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
409
ZIP codes
0
Belfast and its ZIP codes
Belfast at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $56,250 a year, 35% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,600 (78% below New York) and median rent is $507 a month.
Local data for Belfast, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belfast, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$94,600
Median rent
$507/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (182), Irish Americans (127), Polish Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Belfast.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,827
13,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$321M
FY 2026, $6,914 per person
How people get to work
Belfast, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belfast, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
205
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belfast, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Belfast
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AngelicaVillage | 5.4 mi | 2.2 |
| HoughtonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| RushfordCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FillmoreCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| BelmontVillage | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| FriendshipCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.9 |
| CubaVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ScioCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| PikeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| HuntCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| DaltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| RichburgVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| FranklinvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| AlfredVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| WellsvilleVillage | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| BlissCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belfast, NY in?
- Belfast is in Allegany County, New York.
- What is the population of Belfast, NY?
- About 633 people live in Belfast, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belfast?
- Nearby places include Angelica (5.4 mi), Houghton (6.1 mi), Rushford (7.8 mi), Fillmore (8.2 mi), Belmont (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023