State
County
Land Area (mi²)
23.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,723.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.10%
Growth Since 2010
-10.05%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Belleville, Illinois Population 2021
40,009
Belleville is a city located in St. Clair County Illinois. It is also the county seat of St. Clair County. With a 2020 population of 40,009, it is the 40th largest city in Illinois and the 983rd largest city in the United States . Belleville is currently declining at a rate of -1.10% annually and its population has decreased by -10.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,478 in 2010. Belleville reached it's highest population of 44,288 in 2010. Spanning over 23 miles, Belleville has a population density of 1,723 people per square mile.
The average household income in Belleville is $62,548 with a poverty rate of 14.10%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $779 per month, and the median house value is $93,700. The median age in Belleville is 36.9 years, 36 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
Belleville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belleville was:
- White: 67.88%
- Black or African American: 25.37%
- Two or more races: 4.73%
- Other race: 1.24%
- Asian: 0.40%
- Native American: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
The current population of Belleville, Illinois is 40,009 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 41,341.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 44,478.
Belleville, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,226 | 67.88% |
| Black or African American | 10,550 | 25.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1,968 | 4.73% |
| Some Other Race | 514 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 135 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.06% |
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Belleville Population by Race
Belleville Population Pyramid $2021
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Belleville Population by Age
Belleville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,570 | 2.3 | 60 |
| Non Family | 8,094 | 1.17 | 48.8 |
| Married | 6,177 | 3.23 | 84 |
| Female | 2,348 | 3.47 | 38.5 |
| Male | 951 | 2.96 | 52.7 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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Belleville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 405 | 1.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,419 | 5.02% |
| High School Graduate | 7,881 | 27.85% |
| Some College | 8,071 | 28.53% |
| Associates Degree | 3,619 | 12.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,370 | 15.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,528 | 8.94% |
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Belleville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Belleville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,622 | 19,658 | 5,400 |
| Black | 6,249 | 5,510 | 1,197 |
| Hispanic | 635 | 516 | 183 |
| 2+ Races | 524 | 524 | 70 |
| Other Race | 277 | 190 | 103 |
| Native American | 135 | 133 | 24 |
| Asian | 131 | 131 | 33 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 37.18%.
Belleville Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,892
Average Earnings
$39,461
Average Male
$33,050
Average Female
Belleville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Belleville Language by Age
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Belleville Language
95.13% of Belleville residents speak only English, while 4.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.27% of the population.
Belleville Language
Belleville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,122 | 2,691 | 26.59% |
| White | 26,827 | 2,310 | 8.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,277 | 353 | 27.64% |
| Multiple | 1,945 | 331 | 17.02% |
| Other | 510 | 246 | 48.24% |
| Native | 135 | 41 | 30.37% |
14.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.08%
Male Poverty Rate
16.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Belleville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belleville is Other, with 48.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belleville is White, with 8.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.82%.
Belleville Poverty
Belleville Poverty Rate by Education
Belleville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Belleville Married by Age and Sex
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Belleville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Belleville Marital Status by Race
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Belleville Marital Status
Belleville Veterans by War
Belleville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,133 | 13.82% |
| Black | 483 | 6.30% |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 26.68% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 12.27% |
| Native American | 25 | 18.52% |
| Other Race | 23 | 7.06% |
Belleville Veterans by Race
Belleville Veterans by Education
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8.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
Belleville Veterans by Education
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65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Belleville Employment by Age
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Belleville Employment by Race
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Belleville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
1.00%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.98% of Belleville residents were born in the United States, with 63.50% having been born in Illinois. 1.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Belleville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,009 | -444 | -1.10% |
| 2020 | 40,453 | -444 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 40,897 | -444 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 41,341 | -342 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 41,683 | -190 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 41,873 | -362 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 42,235 | -444 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 42,679 | -357 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 43,036 | -467 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 43,503 | -419 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 43,922 | -366 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 44,288 | 2,878 | 0.67% |
| 2000 | 41,410 | -1,375 | -0.33% |
| 1990 | 42,785 | 1,205 | 0.29% |
| 1980 | 41,580 | 357 | 0.09% |
| 1970 | 41,223 | 3,959 | 1.01% |
| 1960 | 37,264 | 4,543 | 1.31% |
| 1950 | 32,721 | 4,316 | 1.42% |
| 1940 | 28,405 | -20 | -0.01% |
| 1930 | 28,425 | 3,602 | 1.36% |
| 1920 | 24,823 | 3,701 | 1.63% |
| 1910 | 21,122 | 3,638 | 1.91% |
| 1900 | 17,484 | 2,123 | 1.30% |
| 1890 | 15,361 | 4,678 | 3.70% |
| 1880 | 10,683 | 2,537 | 2.75% |
| 1870 | 8,146 | 626 | 0.80% |
| 1860 | 7,520 | 4,579 | 9.84% |
| 1850 | 2,941 | 0.00% |