CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Belvidere

New Jersey · 2,669 residents · 1.449 sq mi

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Belvidere is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,593. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $136,700.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.5

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 42%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,669

−4%vs 2000

vs 2,771 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,842 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 1,912 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.5

−8%vs 2000

vs 36.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,593

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $52,792 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,488

−38%vs 2000

vs $23,231 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.1%

+5.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$136,700

+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $126,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$540

+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $575 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

64.9%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.8% in 2000

35.1% rent

Afford Score

4.0

+64%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,655)

Black0.5%(14)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(64)

Asian0.5%(14)

Other0%

Diversity Score8.2%(226)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,631)

Black0.7%(20)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)

Asian0.4%(12)

Other0.2%(6)

Diversity Score4.4%(118)

Diversity Score

−46%vs 2000

vs 8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.6%

−3.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 26.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.3%

−6.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.8%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

27.1 min

+20%vs 2000

vs 22.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belvidere, New Jersey?

Belvidere, New Jersey has about 2,669 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Belvidere, New Jersey?

The typical household in Belvidere, New Jersey earns about $34,593 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belvidere, New Jersey expensive?

In Belvidere, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $136,700, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Belvidere, New Jersey?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Belvidere, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belvidere, New Jersey?

About 9.1% of people in Belvidere, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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