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Belvidere

Illinois · 25,339 residents · 12.514 sq mi
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Belvidere has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,609. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $114,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,339
+22%since 2000
from 20,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.0
+14%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K18K21K24K28K1990201020202024Belvidere
202425K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(1,589)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(1,675)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(2,001)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(2,018)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(1,640)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.5%(3,171)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(3,064)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.8%(3,494)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.9%(3,010)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.1%(2,049)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(1,197)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(431)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,609
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,529 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,330
+37%since 2000
from $17,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−27%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Belvidere on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(16,063)
Black1%(217)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(4,179)
Asian0.4%(89)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(14,296)
Black2.8%(706)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(9,099)
Asian1%(259)
Other1.6%(393)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican33.4%(8,334)
Puerto Rican2.3%(581)
Argentine0.3%(80)
Spaniard0.2%(51)
Cuban0.1%(25)
Salvadoran0.1%(20)
Ecuadorian0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Laotian0.3%(87)
Filipino0.2%(54)
Asian Indian0.1%(33)
Mongolian0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(75)
Ancestry
German18.6%(4,647)
Irish8.9%(2,208)
Italian7.1%(1,762)
Polish4.9%(1,224)
English4.6%(1,155)
Swedish3.9%(961)
Norwegian3.4%(849)
American2%(507)
French2%(490)
Brazilian1.4%(342)
Scottish1%(240)
Czech0.8%(197)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.6%(148)
Dutch0.4%(111)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(95)
Lithuanian0.3%(83)
British0.3%(75)
Russian0.3%(64)
Nigerian0.2%(52)
Welsh0.2%(46)
Greek0.2%(43)
Swiss0.1%(37)
Serbian0.1%(18)
Canadian0.1%(15)
Belgian0%(11)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.6%(4,229)
Married44.2%(4,389)
Widowed2.5%(247)
Divorced10.7%(1,062)
Women 15+
Never married33.1%(3,384)
Married40.6%(4,151)
Widowed9.1%(932)
Divorced17.2%(1,761)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belvidere, Illinois?

Belvidere, Illinois has about 25,339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belvidere, Illinois?

The typical household in Belvidere, Illinois earns about $52,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belvidere, Illinois expensive?

In Belvidere, Illinois, the median home is worth about $114,600, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Belvidere, Illinois?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belvidere, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belvidere, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Belvidere, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belvidere, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Belvidere, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,381 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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