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Belle Prairie City

Illinois · 49 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 11 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,000. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−18%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3963881121361990201020202024Belle Prairie City
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,993
+13%since 2000
from $19,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(48)
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
14.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−10%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Prairie City, Illinois?

Belle Prairie City, Illinois has about 49 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Belle Prairie City, Illinois expensive?

In Belle Prairie City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Belle Prairie City, Illinois?

About 14.6% 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 21.3% 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 20 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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