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Belknap

Illinois · 88 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 $42,500. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $50,700. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−34%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+60%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24621001381761990201020202024Belknap
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,737
+56%since 2000
from $13,319 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,700
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
4.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(4)
Diversity Score12.7%(11)
Diversity Score
13
+106%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.3%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
69.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belknap, Illinois?

Belknap, Illinois has about 88 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belknap, Illinois?

The typical household in Belknap, Illinois earns about $42,500 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 $50,700.

How educated are people in Belknap, Illinois?

About 23.8% 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 12.0% 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 56 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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