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Belle Rive

Illinois · 309 residents · 1.026 sq mi
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Belle Rive has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,192. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
309
−17%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2753143533924311990201020202024Belle Rive
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,192
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,686
+82%since 2000
from $15,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
12.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+54%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(362)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score9%(28)
Diversity Score
9
+561%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Rive, Illinois?

Belle Rive, Illinois has about 309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Rive, Illinois?

The typical household in Belle Rive, Illinois earns about $45,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Rive, Illinois expensive?

In Belle Rive, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Rive, Illinois?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Rive, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Rive, Illinois?

About 10.9% of people in Belle Rive, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Rive, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Rive, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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