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Belknap

Illinois · 104 residents · 1.057 sq mi
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Belknap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $44,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104
−22%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+30%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24621001381761990201020202024Belknap
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,623
+10%since 2000
from $13,319 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−53.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
51.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+107%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(116)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.8 min
+168%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belknap, Illinois?

Belknap, Illinois has about 104 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belknap, Illinois?

The typical household in Belknap, Illinois earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belknap, Illinois expensive?

In Belknap, Illinois, the median home is worth about $44,200.

How educated are people in Belknap, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belknap, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belknap, Illinois?

About 5.6% of people in Belknap, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belknap, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Belknap, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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