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.

Belding, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,960

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%4,878

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%485

Two or More

5.3%317

Black

2.9%170

Other

0.9%53

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%31

Asian

0.4%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%210

High School Diploma

28.4%1,173

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%346

Some College (1+ yr)

19.4%801

Associate's Degree

10.4%430

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%552

Master's Degree

2.8%114

Professional Degree

0.7%27

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,800

Median Renti

$668

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.8%1,548

Renter-Occupied

28.2%609

Total Units

2,294

Homeownership

71.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%89

$50K–$100K

16.4%254

$100K–$150K

18.9%292

$150K–$200K

22.5%349

$200K–$300K

26.9%416

$300K–$500K

6.7%103

$500K–$1M

2.9%45

Rent Distribution

Under $500

170

$500–$750

186

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

167

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%34

2010–2019

3.4%77

2000–2009

8.2%187

1990–1999

4.1%95

1980–1989

7.4%170

1970–1979

14.8%339

1960–1969

6.7%154

1950–1959

9.3%214

1940–1949

5.8%133

1939 or earlier

38.8%891

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%1,881

Electricity

10%216

Wood

0.8%18

Fuel Oil

0.7%16

No Fuel

0.7%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,373

Mean Household Incomei

$70,412

Per Capita Incomei

$27,902

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

3,085

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%200

$10K–$15K

7%152

$15K–$20K

3.5%76

$20K–$25K

3.8%82

$25K–$30K

2.2%48

$30K–$35K

2.3%49

$35K–$40K

3%65

$40K–$45K

6.4%137

$45K–$50K

2.3%49

$50K–$60K

9.8%212

$60K–$75K

10.2%219

$75K–$100K

17.3%373

$100K–$125K

8.8%190

$125K–$150K

6.4%139

$150K–$200K

5%108

$200K+

2.7%58

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

264

Residentsi

383

Avg. Tenant Renti

$366/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes65% occupied$401/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8233 homes88% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,373/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

70.9%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

27.6%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

72.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.7% of subsidized households are minority

28.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.7% 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

1041.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,858

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,902

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

279(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured

Belding, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026