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Belgium

Illinois · 358 residents · 0.434 sq mi
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Belgium has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
358
−23%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
825 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+22%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2643313984655321990201020202024Belgium
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,219
+32%since 2000
from $16,038 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+37%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(329)
Black2.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(7)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score12.5%(45)
Diversity Score
12
+115%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belgium, Illinois?

Belgium, Illinois has about 358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belgium, Illinois?

The typical household in Belgium, Illinois earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belgium, Illinois expensive?

In Belgium, Illinois, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Belgium, Illinois?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belgium, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belgium, Illinois?

About 18.8% of people in Belgium, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belgium, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Belgium, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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