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Belding

Michigan · 5,757 residents · 4.724 sq mi
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Belding has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,757
−2%since 2000
from 5,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,219 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+4%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,878 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,899
+14%since 2000
from $14,779 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(5,558)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3%(177)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(556)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(5,312)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5%(287)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other1%(60)
Diversity Score16.4%(947)
Diversity Score
16
+74%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% 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
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belding, Michigan?

Belding, Michigan has about 5,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belding, Michigan?

The typical household in Belding, Michigan earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belding, Michigan expensive?

In Belding, Michigan, the median home is worth about $97,300, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Belding, Michigan?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Belding, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belding, Michigan?

About 18.7% of people in Belding, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belding, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Belding, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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