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Belton, SC
City in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Population
4,458
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,167
ZIP codes
0
Belton and its ZIP codes
Belton at a glance
- Belton is about 6.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,107, 29% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,500 (48% below South Carolina) and median rent is $972 a month.
Local data for Belton, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,107
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$133,500
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,031), German Americans (871), Italian Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Belton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,229
72,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,186 per person
How people get to work
Belton, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
859
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Belton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamstonTown | 6.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Honea PathTown | 7.8 mi | 3.5 |
| West PelzerTown | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| PelzerTown | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| AndersonCity | 8.8 mi | 16 |
| Ware PlaceCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Homeland ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| NorthlakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.6 |
| DonaldsTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Golden GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| Due WestTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| StarrTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Sandy SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belton, SC in?
- Belton is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Belton, SC?
- About 4,458 people live in Belton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belton?
- Nearby places include Williamston (6.5 mi), Honea Path (7.8 mi), West Pelzer (8.2 mi), Pelzer (8.4 mi), Anderson (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023