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Belvidere

New Jersey · 2,520 residents · 1.449 sq mi
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Belvidere is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,144. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $217,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,520
−9%since 2000
from 2,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,739 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+15%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Belvidere
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,144
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,739
+54%since 2000
from $23,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,166)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(198)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other1.8%(45)
Diversity Score27%(680)
Diversity Score
27
+231%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belvidere, New Jersey?

Belvidere, New Jersey has about 2,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belvidere, New Jersey earns about $85,144 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 $217,100, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Belvidere, New Jersey?

About 25.6% 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 8.7% of people in Belvidere, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belvidere, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Belvidere, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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