NEIGHBORHOOD
Belmont Central
Illinois · Chicago · 22,195 residents · 1.26 sq mi
The short version
Belmont Central is a neighborhood of 22,195 people in Chicago. 35% of residents were born outside the United States. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. There are 17,671 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 36 minutes on average. The typical home is worth $318,877. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Belmont Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
22,195
Population density
17,671 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.26 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,319
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,147
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
Retail trade14%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$318,877
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,280
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.1%
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.36 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic15%(3,332)
Black1.2%(273)
Hispanic / Latino78.5%(17,424)
Asian3.6%(809)
Other1.6%(357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15%(3,332)
Black1.2%(273)
Hispanic / Latino78.5%(17,424)
Asian3.6%(809)
Other1.6%(357)
Diversity Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
35.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois?
Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois has about 22,195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois earns about $79,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $318,877, and the typical rent is about $1,280 a month.
How educated are people in Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois?
About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois?
About 12.1% of people in Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024