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Belle Prairie City

Illinois · 54 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Belle Prairie City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 3% 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 $159,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
−10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3963881121361990201020202024Belle Prairie City
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,648
+52%since 2000
from $19,528 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services21.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration21.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−52.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% 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
33.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Prairie City, Illinois?

Belle Prairie City, Illinois has about 54 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Prairie City, Illinois?

The typical household in Belle Prairie City, Illinois earns about $80,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Prairie City, Illinois expensive?

In Belle Prairie City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $159,200.

How educated are people in Belle Prairie City, Illinois?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Prairie City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Prairie City, Illinois?

About 1.9% of people in Belle Prairie City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Prairie City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Prairie City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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