Beaumont: population and statistics
Beaumont has a population of 7,104 (2026) across 93.5 km², or 76.0 people per km². It ranks 436 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,104 residents
- 93.5 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 222 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Beaumont ranks No. 53 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,092 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sivry-Rance, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thuin (14,916 residents), 12 km away.
Beaumont in numbers
All indicators for Beaumont
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Beaumont | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beaumont | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 55.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 54 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 448 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 72.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 478 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,446 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 426 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.34 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 467 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beaumont | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 59.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 530 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beaumont | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 684 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 444 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.3 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 344 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,521 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 462 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,572 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 479 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 184,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 519 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Beaumont | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.22 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.1% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 192 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Beaumont | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 488 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.0% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 77 of 551 |
Population of Beaumont over time
Beaumont had 7,052 residents in 2016 and 7,104 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,120 |
| 2022 | 7,173 |
| 2023 | 7,166 |
| 2024 | 7,140 |
| 2025 | 7,096 |
| 2026 | 7,104 |
Where is Beaumont?
Business sectors: Beaumont
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.0% ×4.1
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×0.7
- Construction12.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Beaumont
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beaumont?
Beaumont has 7,104 residents (2026), ranking 436 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Beaumont?
Beaumont covers 93.5 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Beaumont growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beaumont went from 7,052 to 7,104, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Beaumont?
Beaumont is in Hainaut. It belongs to Thuin (arrondissement). Latitude 50.236, longitude 4.238.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Beaumont?
In Beaumont, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 59.4% (2024), ranking 530 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Beaumont?
In Beaumont, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 184,000 € (2025), ranking 519 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beaumont?
In Beaumont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beaumont?
The nearest to Beaumont are Sivry-Rance (8.6 km), Merbes-le-Château (11 km), Froidchapelle (11 km), Erquelinnes (12 km), Thuin (12 km).
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