Belfast, NY is a small rural community in the Finger Lakes region of New York State located about 20 miles south of Rochester. The population is 1,802 with a population density of 43 people per square mile. This is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Belfast has a variety of businesses including Gourmet Corner Grocery Store and Belfast Country Store. There are also year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, and camping at nearby Sinnemahoning State Park. Local organizations include the Belfast Lions Club and the Belfast Historical Society which hosts events throughout the year. Local sporting events include softball games at the town fields and basketball games at Belgard Fieldhouse.
The population in Belfast is 1,802. There are 50 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Belfast is 34.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Belfast is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Belfast
- 58.1% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 34.6% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Belfast
- 96.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander