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Bellmont

Illinois · 276 residents · 0.325 sq mi
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Bellmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% 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 $70,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−7%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
849 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1631992362733091990201020202024Bellmont
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,385
+50%since 2000
from $14,263 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+90%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(289)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(270)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(8)
Diversity Score
3
−19%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellmont, Illinois?

Bellmont, Illinois has about 276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellmont, Illinois?

The typical household in Bellmont, Illinois earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellmont, Illinois expensive?

In Bellmont, Illinois, the median home is worth about $70,600.

How educated are people in Bellmont, Illinois?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bellmont, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellmont, Illinois?

About 4.6% of people in Bellmont, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellmont, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellmont, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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