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Belleville

Illinois · 40,237 residents (2025 est.) · 23.233 sq mi
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Belleville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,370
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41,410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,781 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40,237 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
41K42K43K44K45K1990201020202024Belleville
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,535
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,085
+79%since 2000
from $18,990 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+1%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(33,341)
Black15.4%(6,377)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(677)
Asian0.8%(328)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(15,778)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(23,455)
Black32.5%(13,457)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,208)
Asian1%(428)
Other6.8%(2,822)
Diversity Score70.9%(29,328)
Diversity Score
71
+86%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belleville, Illinois?

Belleville, Illinois has about 41,370 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belleville, Illinois?

The typical household in Belleville, Illinois earns about $63,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belleville, Illinois expensive?

In Belleville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $141,300, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in Belleville, Illinois?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belleville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belleville, Illinois?

About 14.6% of people in Belleville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belleville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Belleville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,335 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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