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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belgium

Wisconsin · 1,678 residents · 2.149 sq mi
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Belgium is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,523. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $135,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,678
+81%since 1990
from 928 in 1990
1990 – 2025
781 / sq mi
+81%since 1990
from 432 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+3%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7561K2K2K3K1990201020202024Belgium
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,523
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,284 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,659
+60%since 1990
from $12,893 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$135,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$656
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.5
+21%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(926)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,578)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(69)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score11.6%(194)
12
+87%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belgium, Wisconsin?

Belgium, Wisconsin has about 1,678 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Belgium, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Belgium, Wisconsin earns about $53,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belgium, Wisconsin expensive?

In Belgium, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $135,300, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Belgium, Wisconsin?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Belgium, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belgium, Wisconsin?

About 2.4% of people in Belgium, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belgium, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Belgium, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 750 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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