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Belfast Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 6,381
- Land Area (2000): 88.161 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 11.177 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 207
- Alias(es) (2003): BELFAST, SWANVILLE, WALDO
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 6,440 | 2003 | 6,751 | 2005 | 6,862 |
2002 | 6,479 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 6,872 |
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Houses (2000): 3,121
Belfast Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 3,223 | 50.51% |
Rural, Farm | 34 | 0.53% |
Rural, Non-farm | 3,124 | 48.96% |
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Belfast Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 17,121
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $601,077,000 / $144,966,000
Belfast Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 3,118 | 2,800 | 318 | 10.20% | 102 |
1991 | 3,159 | 2,774 | 385 | 12.19% | 122 |
1992 | 3,172 | 2,815 | 357 | 11.24% | 113 |
1993 | 3,191 | 2,876 | 315 | 9.88% | 99 |
1994 | 3,216 | 2,902 | 314 | 9.76% | 98 |
1995 | 3,326 | 3,047 | 279 | 8.39% | 84 |
1996 | 3,777 | 3,502 | 276 | 7.30% | 74 |
1997 | 3,955 | 3,698 | 257 | 6.50% | 66 |
1998 | 3,953 | 3,740 | 213 | 5.40% | 55 |
1999 | 4,263 | 4,057 | 205 | 4.81% | 49 |
2000 | 3,307 | 3,164 | 143 | 4.33% | 43 |
2001 | 3,426 | 3,276 | 150 | 4.37% | 44 |
2002 | 3,396 | 3,223 | 173 | 5.09% | 51 |
2003 | 3,446 | 3,251 | 195 | 5.65% | 57 |
2004 | 3,378 | 3,200 | 178 | 5.27% | 53 |
2005 | 3,358 | 3,194 | 165 | 4.90% | 49 |
2006 | 3,350 | 3,181 | 169 | 5.03% | 50 |
2007 | 3,221 | 3,041 | 179 | 5.57% | 56 |
2008 | 3,237 | 3,033 | 204 | 6.30% | 63 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 3,154 | 2,901 | 253 | 8.02% | 80 |
Feb 2008 | 3,111 | 2,884 | 227 | 7.30% | 73 |
Mar 2008 | 3,153 | 2,910 | 243 | 7.71% | 77 |
Apr 2008 | 3,185 | 3,003 | 182 | 5.71% | 57 |
May 2008 | 3,226 | 3,042 | 184 | 5.70% | 57 |
Jun 2008 | 3,337 | 3,149 | 188 | 5.63% | 56 |
Jul 2008 | 3,363 | 3,166 | 197 | 5.86% | 59 |
Aug 2008 | 3,359 | 3,175 | 184 | 5.48% | 55 |
Sep 2008 | 3,246 | 3,070 | 176 | 5.42% | 54 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Belfast Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 238 | 16.76% |
2. | Finance and Insurance | 140 | 9.86% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 132 | 9.30% |
4. | Food Manufacturing | 74 | 5.21% |
5. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 63 | 4.44% |
6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 58 | 4.08% |
7. | Health Care | 51 | 3.59% |
8. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 50 | 3.52% |
9. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 48 | 3.38% |
10. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 46 | 3.24% |
11. | Educational Services | 42 | 2.96% |
12. | Public Administration | 38 | 2.68% |
13. | Paper Manufacturing | 34 | 2.39% |
14. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 30 | 2.11% |
15. | Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Wholesale | 30 | 2.11% |
16. | Department and Other General Stores | 24 | 1.69% |
17. | Wood Manufacturing | 23 | 1.62% |
18. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 21 | 1.48% |
19. | Food and Beverage Stores | 20 | 1.41% |
20. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 19 | 1.34% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 258 | 16.55% |
2. | Finance and Insurance | 221 | 14.18% |
3. | Educational Services | 167 | 10.71% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 81 | 5.20% |
5. | Food Manufacturing | 73 | 4.68% |
6. | Social Assistance | 71 | 4.55% |
7. | Construction | 56 | 3.59% |
8. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 50 | 3.21% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 42 | 2.69% |
10. | Department and Other General Stores | 38 | 2.44% |
11. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 38 | 2.44% |
12. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 36 | 2.31% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 29 | 1.86% |
14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 27 | 1.73% |
15. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 26 | 1.67% |
16. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 25 | 1.60% |
17. | Info Services and Data Processing | 25 | 1.60% |
18. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 25 | 1.60% |
19. | Apparel Manufacturing | 23 | 1.48% |
20. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 23 | 1.48% |
Belfast Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Carpenters | 92 | 6.48% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 88 | 6.20% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 83 | 5.85% |
4. | Other Production Occupations | 81 | 5.70% |
5. | Customer Service Representatives | 70 | 4.93% |
6. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 59 | 4.15% |
7. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 47 | 3.31% |
8. | Top Executives | 41 | 2.89% |
9. | Fishing / Hunting / Forestry | 40 | 2.82% |
10. | Painters and Paperhangers | 40 | 2.82% |
11. | Religious Workers | 40 | 2.82% |
12. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 40 | 2.82% |
13. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 37 | 2.61% |
14. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 34 | 2.39% |
15. | Law Enforcement Workers | 30 | 2.11% |
16. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 30 | 2.11% |
17. | Other Financial Specialists | 28 | 1.97% |
18. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 27 | 1.90% |
19. | Computer Specialists | 25 | 1.76% |
20. | Other Health Occupations | 24 | 1.69% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 108 | 6.93% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 101 | 6.48% |
3. | Secretaries and Admins | 99 | 6.35% |
4. | Other Office and Admin Support | 87 | 5.58% |
5. | Registered Nurses | 69 | 4.43% |
6. | Other Production Occupations | 59 | 3.78% |
7. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 56 | 3.59% |
8. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 51 | 3.27% |
9. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 51 | 3.27% |
10. | Customer Service Representatives | 48 | 3.08% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 45 | 2.89% |
12. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 43 | 2.76% |
13. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 36 | 2.31% |
14. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 34 | 2.18% |
15. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 33 | 2.12% |
16. | Business Operations Specialists | 32 | 2.05% |
17. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 30 | 1.92% |
18. | Other Financial Specialists | 29 | 1.86% |
19. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 27 | 1.73% |
20. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 26 | 1.67% |
Belfast Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 2,609 | 50.16% |
15-35 hours | 672 | 12.92% |
1-14 hours | 191 | 3.67% |
No regular hours | 1,729 | 33.24% |
Belfast Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 92 | 3.40% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 79 | 2.92% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 138 | 5.10% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 256 | 9.45% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 314 | 11.60% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 369 | 13.63% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 419 | 15.47% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 219 | 8.09% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 191 | 7.05% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 244 | 9.01% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 49 | 1.81% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 42 | 1.55% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 146 | 5.39% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 150 | 5.54% |
Belfast Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 268 | 9.90% |
5-9 | 657 | 24.26% |
10-14 | 522 | 19.28% |
15-19 | 345 | 12.74% |
20-24 | 151 | 5.58% |
25-29 | 90 | 3.32% |
30-34 | 195 | 7.20% |
35-39 | 40 | 1.48% |
40-44 | 48 | 1.77% |
45-59 | 256 | 9.45% |
60-89 | 77 | 2.84% |
At least 90 | 59 | 2.18% |
Belfast Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 7 | 0.26% | 2,026 | 74.82% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 283 | 10.45% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 256 | 9.45% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 136 | 5.02% |
Belfast Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 21 | 0.73% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 295 | 10.23% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 2,244 | 77.81% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 6 | 0.21% |
Public transportation | 7 | 0.24% |
Walked | 135 | 4.68% |
Worked at home | 176 | 6.10% |
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Belfast Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 2,767 (6,163 people)
Families (2000): 1,714 (4,738 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 641
People at same address in 1995: 3,285
Belfast Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 318 | 11.49% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 285 | 10.30% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 223 | 8.06% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 227 | 8.20% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 223 | 8.06% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 194 | 7.01% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 127 | 4.59% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 160 | 5.78% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 173 | 6.25% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 189 | 6.83% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 248 | 8.96% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 248 | 8.96% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 59 | 2.13% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 41 | 1.48% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 32 | 1.16% |
$200,000 or more | 20 | 0.72% |
Belfast Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 872 | 31.54% |
Family, 2 people | 841 | 30.42% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 183 | 6.62% |
Family, 3 people | 424 | 15.33% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 12 | 0.43% |
Family, 4 people | 280 | 10.13% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 4 | 0.14% |
Family, 5 people | 108 | 3.91% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 2 | 0.07% |
Family, 6 people | 31 | 1.12% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 8 | 0.29% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Belfast Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 2,108 | 27.23% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 1,103 | 14.25% |
Public Assistance | 129 | 1.67% |
Retirement | 496 | 6.41% |
Self Employment | 481 | 6.21% |
Social Security | 930 | 12.01% |
Supplemental Security | 125 | 1.61% |
Wage / Salary | 1,949 | 25.17% |
Other | 421 | 5.44% |
Belfast Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 834 | 63.71% |
With children under 18 | 475 | 36.29% |
Belfast Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 298 | 12.49% |
Married | 1,401 | 58.72% |
Never Married | 561 | 23.51% |
Widowed | 126 | 5.28% |
Belfast Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 477 | 16.49% |
Married | 1,367 | 47.27% |
Never Married | 568 | 19.64% |
Widowed | 480 | 16.60% |
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Belfast Education Information Back to top
Belfast Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 361 | 7.19% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 575 | 11.45% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,509 | 30.04% |
Some college, no degree | 869 | 17.30% |
Associate degree | 324 | 6.45% |
Bachelors degree | 890 | 17.71% |
Graduate or professional degree | 496 | 9.87% |
Belfast Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 21 | 0.33% | 35 | 0.55% | 56 | 0.88% |
Kindergarten | 101 | 1.58% | 0 | 0.00% | 101 | 1.58% |
Grades 1-4 | 238 | 3.73% | 8 | 0.13% | 246 | 3.86% |
Grades 5-8 | 358 | 5.61% | 0 | 0.00% | 358 | 5.61% |
Grades 9-12 | 348 | 5.45% | 25 | 0.39% | 373 | 5.85% |
Undergrad college | 134 | 2.10% | 13 | 0.20% | 147 | 2.30% |
Graduate or professional school | 35 | 0.55% | 0 | 0.00% | 35 | 0.55% |
Total | 1,235 | 19.35% | 81 | 1.27% | 1,316 | 20.62% |
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Belfast Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 1,143
Belfast Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belfast Public Benefits Information Back to top
Belfast Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 5,379 | 86.83% |
Below Poverty Level | 816 | 13.17% |
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Belfast Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 27
Belfast Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 2.174 | 0.155 | 0.000 | 0.311 | 2.640 | 0.000 | 3.416 | 30.901 | 1.708 | 36.025 |
2002 | 2.624 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.154 | 2.778 | 0.000 | 3.859 | 30.715 | 2.161 | 36.734 |
2003 | 2.518 | 0.741 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 3.259 | 0.000 | 3.851 | 26.366 | 1.185 | 31.403 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 1.603 | 0.437 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.040 | 0.000 | 4.955 | 30.749 | 1.166 | 36.870 |
2006 | 1.310 | 0.291 | 0.000 | 0.146 | 1.746 | 0.000 | 5.530 | 26.921 | 1.310 | 33.760 |
2007 | 0.583 | 0.146 | 0.000 | 0.146 | 0.874 | 0.146 | 4.515 | 33.935 | 0.583 | 39.033 |
Belfast Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 2 | 13 |
2005 | 2 | 13 |
2006 | 2 | 12 |
2007 | 2 | 12 |
Belfast Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 249 |
2002 | 256 |
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Belfast Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Belfast Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 669 | 10.48% |
10-19 Years | 819 | 12.83% |
20-29 Years | 659 | 10.33% |
30-39 Years | 746 | 11.69% |
40-49 Years | 1,004 | 15.73% |
50-59 Years | 894 | 14.01% |
60-69 Years | 629 | 9.86% |
70-79 Years | 560 | 8.78% |
80-89 Years | 308 | 4.83% |
90+ Years | 93 | 1.46% |
Belfast Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 2,976 | 46.64% |
Female | 3,405 | 53.36% |
Belfast Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 6,202 | 97.19% |
Multiracial | 76 | 1.19% |
Hispanic/Latino | 44 | 0.69% |
Asian | 18 | 0.28% |
African-American | 16 | 0.25% |
Amerindian | 15 | 0.24% |
Other Race | 9 | 0.14% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
Belfast Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | English | 1,639 | 27.34% |
2. | Irish | 976 | 16.28% |
3. | United States Or American | 554 | 9.24% |
4. | German | 453 | 7.56% |
5. | French Non-Basque | 424 | 7.07% |
6. | Scottish | 420 | 7.01% |
7. | French Canadian | 253 | 4.22% |
8. | Scotch Irish | 214 | 3.57% |
9. | Italian | 164 | 2.74% |
10. | Polish | 162 | 2.70% |
Belfast Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 5,892 | 97.20% |
2. | French | 83 | 1.37% |
3. | German | 29 | 0.48% |
4. | Scandinavian | 26 | 0.43% |
5. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 14 | 0.23% |
6. | Other Indo European | 11 | 0.18% |
7. | Italian | 7 | 0.12% |
Belfast Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 6,242 | 97.82% |
Naturalized immigrant | 86 | 1.35% |
Not a citizen | 53 | 0.83% |
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Belfast Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belfast Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
04915 |