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.

Belgium, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

290

Median Agei

45.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%250

Black

9.3%27

Asian

2.1%6

Two or More

1.7%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.8%25

High School Diploma

31.1%61

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%18

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%28

Associate's Degree

14.3%28

Bachelor's Degree

7.1%14

Master's Degree

2%4

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

9.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,300

Median Renti

$904

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%101

Renter-Occupied

28.9%41

Total Units

167

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.7%27

$50K–$100K

47.5%48

$100K–$150K

17.8%18

$150K–$200K

5%5

$200K–$300K

3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%3

2000–2009

1.8%3

1990–1999

1.8%3

1980–1989

11.4%19

1970–1979

25.7%43

1960–1969

6.6%11

1950–1959

15%25

1940–1949

3%5

1939 or earlier

32.9%55

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.6%79

Electricity

44.4%63

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,773

Mean Household Incomei

$64,452

Per Capita Incomei

$30,630

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

130

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%11

$15K–$20K

2.1%3

$20K–$25K

2.8%4

$25K–$30K

16.9%24

$30K–$35K

1.4%2

$35K–$40K

2.8%4

$40K–$45K

2.1%3

$45K–$50K

1.4%2

$50K–$60K

4.2%6

$60K–$75K

26.8%38

$75K–$100K

12.7%18

$100K–$125K

11.3%16

$125K–$150K

7.7%11

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

62.1%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

126

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

126

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(14.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured