Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Belvidere, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,752

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.3%14,428

Hispanic/Latino

35.3%8,729

Black

3.1%777

Two or More

1.9%468

Asian

1.1%273

Other

0.3%77

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%1,037

High School Diploma

25.4%4,195

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%1,567

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%2,616

Associate's Degree

9.3%1,541

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%1,304

Master's Degree

3.5%577

Professional Degree

0.8%134

Doctorate

0.6%99

HS or Higher

79.3%

BA or Higher

12.8%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,900

Median Renti

$991

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%6,799

Renter-Occupied

29.1%2,790

Total Units

9,994

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%482

$50K–$100K

14.5%989

$100K–$150K

24.4%1,656

$150K–$200K

22.4%1,522

$200K–$300K

22.1%1,504

$300K–$500K

7.7%525

$500K–$1M

1.4%96

$1M+

0.4%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

297

$500–$750

426

$750–$1,000

705

$1,000–$1,250

774

$1,250–$1,500

196

$1,500–$2,000

321

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%8

2010–2019

4.1%414

2000–2009

19.2%1,917

1990–1999

14.1%1,414

1980–1989

8.1%807

1970–1979

12.2%1,220

1960–1969

9.1%907

1950–1959

8.3%832

1940–1949

2.3%228

1939 or earlier

22.5%2,247

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.4%7,805

Electricity

15.9%1,520

Other

1.2%113

Bottled/LP Gas

1%97

No Fuel

0.3%29

Solar

0.3%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,528

Mean Household Incomei

$80,679

Per Capita Incomei

$32,460

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

13,407

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%268

$10K–$15K

6.5%623

$15K–$20K

3.4%329

$20K–$25K

3.1%302

$25K–$30K

2.1%206

$30K–$35K

6%580

$35K–$40K

3.6%346

$40K–$45K

7.5%715

$45K–$50K

3.5%333

$50K–$60K

8.7%832

$60K–$75K

8.6%828

$75K–$100K

16%1,530

$100K–$125K

10.7%1,026

$125K–$150K

4%382

$150K–$200K

7.1%685

$200K+

6.3%604

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

624

Residentsi

686

Avg. Tenant Renti

$408/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8347 homes94% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,528/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

64%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

29%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,87115.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,294

Philippines

Korea

India

United Kingdom

Poland

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,119

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,462

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

992(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured

Belvidere, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026