Belding, Michigan Population 2022
Belding is a city located in Ionia County Michigan. Belding has a 2020 population of 5,974. Belding is currently growing at a rate of 0.30% annually and its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,938 in 2010.
The average household income in Belding is $50,970 with a poverty rate of 14.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $733 per month, and the median house value is $104,200. The median age in Belding is 34.1 years, 34.7 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Belding Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beldingwas:
- White: 93.98%
- Two or more races: 3.44%
- Other race: 2.09%
- Asian: 0.38%
- Black or African American: 0.07%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,384 | 93.98% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race | 120 | 2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 197 | 3.44% |
Belding Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,058 | 2.73 | 62.1 |
| Married | 955 | 3.35 | 79.2 |
| Male | 151 | 2.95 | 39.7 |
| Female | 364 | 3.21 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 588 | 1.35 | 53.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 3.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 308 | 8.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,444 | 41.03% |
| Some College | 860 | 24.44% |
| Associates Degree | 317 | 9.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 332 | 9.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 4.23% |
Belding Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| White | 3,275 | 2,967 | 449 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 79 | 6 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | |
| Hispanic | 122 | 28 | |
| Other Race | 101 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
$34,783
Average Earnings
$37,336
Average Male
$28,114
Average Female
Belding Language by Age
Belding Language
97.34% of Belding residents speak only English, while 2.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
Belding Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,197 | 736 | 14.16% |
| Other | 31 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 197 | 63 | 31.98% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 42 | 24.14% |
14.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.65%
Male Poverty Rate
18.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Belding
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belding is White, with 14.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belding is Hispanic, with 24.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.53%.
Belding Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Belding Married by Age and Sex
Belding Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Belding Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 7.36% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4.00% |
Belding Veterans by Education
5.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.45%
Born in Belding
98.88%
Native Born
1.12%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.88% of Belding residents were born in the United States, with 87.45% having been born in Michigan. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,282 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 4,119 | 837 | 2.30% |
| 1920 | 3,911 | -208 | -0.52% |
| 1930 | 4,140 | 229 | 0.57% |
| 1940 | 4,089 | -51 | -0.12% |
| 1950 | 4,436 | 347 | 0.82% |
| 1960 | 4,887 | 451 | 0.97% |
| 1970 | 5,121 | 234 | 0.47% |
| 1980 | 5,634 | 513 | 0.96% |
| 1990 | 5,969 | 335 | 0.58% |
| 2000 | 5,877 | -92 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 5,757 | -120 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 5,775 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 5,793 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 5,811 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 5,829 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 5,847 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 5,865 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 5,883 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 5,901 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 5,919 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 5,938 | 19 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 5,956 | 18 | 0.30% |
| 2022 | 5,974 | 18 | 0.30% |