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Belmont, PA
Census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,618
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,486
ZIP codes
0
Belmont and its ZIP codes
Belmont at a glance
- Belmont is about 5.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,146 a year, 11% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,900 (43% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $706 a month.
Local data for Belmont, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belmont, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,146
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$144,900
Median rent
$706/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,041), Italian Americans (439), Irish Americans (385).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Belmont.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Belmont, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belmont, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Belmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LorainBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| GeistownBorough | 1.1 mi | 1.1 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.4 |
| FerndaleBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| DaleBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| DaisytownBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SouthmontBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2 |
| Scalp LevelBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.7 |
| University of Pittsburgh JohnstownCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| JohnstownCity | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
| PaintBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WestmontBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.3 |
| FranklinBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belmont, PA in?
- Belmont is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Belmont, PA?
- About 2,618 people live in Belmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belmont?
- Nearby places include Lorain (1.1 mi), Geistown (1.1 mi), Oakland (1.4 mi), Ferndale (1.6 mi), Riverside (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023