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.

Belleville, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,910

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.9%2,734

Black

15.3%597

Two or More

8.1%317

Hispanic/Latino

6%233

Asian

0.6%25

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%115

High School Diploma

24.8%751

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%261

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%439

Associate's Degree

7.9%240

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%811

Master's Degree

6.6%201

Professional Degree

1.5%46

Doctorate

0.2%6

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

35.2%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,300

Median Renti

$1,079

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.3%1,049

Renter-Occupied

43.7%813

Total Units

2,162

Homeownership

56.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.1%200

$50K–$100K

19.4%204

$100K–$150K

12%126

$150K–$200K

13.3%139

$200K–$300K

18.8%197

$300K–$500K

11.1%116

$500K–$1M

6.4%67

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

135

$1,000–$1,250

289

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

101

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.5%97

2000–2009

3.4%73

1990–1999

15.9%344

1980–1989

15.7%339

1970–1979

19.6%424

1960–1969

6%129

1950–1959

11.4%246

1940–1949

8.6%187

1939 or earlier

14.9%323

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.1%1,584

Electricity

12.4%230

Other

1.8%34

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,991

Mean Household Incomei

$82,189

Per Capita Incomei

$39,936

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

9.7%

Labor Forcei

2,027

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%142

$10K–$15K

1.9%35

$15K–$20K

5.7%106

$20K–$25K

5.3%99

$25K–$30K

4.9%91

$30K–$35K

3.5%65

$35K–$40K

4.1%76

$40K–$45K

2.7%51

$45K–$50K

1.4%26

$50K–$60K

7.8%145

$60K–$75K

17.6%327

$75K–$100K

10.5%196

$100K–$125K

2.5%47

$125K–$150K

12.7%236

$150K–$200K

4.4%81

$200K+

7.5%139

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

175

Residentsi

183

Avg. Tenant Renti

$429/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Project Based Section 8110 homes96% occupied$419/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC60 homes98% occupied$448/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,991/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

67.9%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

30.7%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

73.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24.2% of subsidized households are minority

34.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

98.1% 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

1313.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Philippines

Mexico

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,786

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,830

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

257(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured

Belleville, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026