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Bellmont

Illinois · 247 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 $42,083. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,000. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
247
−17%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1631992362733091990201020202024Bellmont
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,719
+59%since 2000
from $14,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−38%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+103%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellmont, Illinois?

Bellmont, Illinois has about 247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellmont, Illinois?

The typical household in Bellmont, Illinois earns about $42,083 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 $44,000, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Bellmont, Illinois?

About 3.8% 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 26.1% 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 38 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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