Belfast SnackAbility
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Crime in Belfast summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Belfast. Key points include:
There were 45 total crimes in Belfast in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Belfast is 632.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Belfast is 0.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Belfast is 632.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Belfast is -70.14% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Belfast Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belfast / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 45 | 632.8 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0.0 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 45 | 632.8 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 28.1 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 43 | 604.7 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Belfast summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Belfast. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Belfast is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Belfast is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Belfast is $380,696.
The median income in Belfast is $67,679.
Belfast's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Belfast Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Belfast | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 101 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Belfast, ME Weather
The average high in Belfast is 54.7° and the average low is 35.0°.
There are 76.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.0 inches of precipitation each year with 63.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Belfast |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 63.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Belfast Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Belfast
The current population in Belfast is 6,986. The population has increased 4.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,986 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 6,985 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 6,953 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 6,890 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 6,710 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,688 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 6,696 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 6,680 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 6,641 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,668 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,664 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,672 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,664 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,676 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 6,691 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belfast
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Belfast is:
89.8% White with 6,272 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 33 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.8% Two Or More with 543 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 138 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Belfast | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.8% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Belfast
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Belfast is 55.5% female with 3,874 female residents.
Belfast is 44.5% male with 3,111 male residents.
| Gender | Belfast | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belfast for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Belfast completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Belfast completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Belfast completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Belfast completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Belfast completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Belfast completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Belfast completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Belfast completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Belfast completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Belfast | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Belfast, Maine
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4.0% of households in Belfast earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Belfast earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.6% of households in Belfast earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Belfast earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Belfast earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.4% of households in Belfast earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.6% of households in Belfast earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Belfast earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Belfast earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.3% of households in Belfast earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Belfast | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
