Belvidere township is located in Boone County Illinois. Belvidere township has a 2024 population of 29,414. Belvidere township is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,361 in 2020.
The average household income in Belvidere township is $95,453 with a poverty rate of 11.56%. The median age in Belvidere township is 40.7 years: 38.8 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belvidere township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,136 | 75.22% |
| Other race | 3,717 | 12.63% |
| Two or more races | 2,805 | 9.53% |
| Black or African American | 391 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 248 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 133 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,908 | 2.68 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 5,407 | 3.38 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 3,528 | 1.25 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 1,540 | 3.14 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 433 | 3.92 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,636 | 8.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,328 | 6.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,620 | 13.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,387 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 6,166 | 31.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,697 | 8.69% |
| Some College | 4,686 | 24.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,604 | 13,264 | 3,451 |
| Hispanic | 4,330 | 2,381 | 385 |
| Other Race | 1,960 | 728 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 1,291 | 1,109 | 371 |
| Black | 257 | 237 | 15 |
| Asian | 105 | 105 | 76 |
| Native American | 99 | 38 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,347 | $74,500 | $48,508 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,952 | $114,951 | $70,945 |
| High School Graduate | $37,077 | $44,489 | $34,430 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,877 | $31,063 | $34,549 |
| Overall | $42,621 | $55,253 | $36,071 |
| Some College | $45,376 | $58,515 | $35,236 |
$42,621
Average Earnings
$55,253
Average Male
$36,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.69% of Belvidere township residents speak only English, while 23.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,224 | 1,891 | 9.84% |
| Hispanic | 8,436 | 1,264 | 14.98% |
| Other | 3,695 | 901 | 24.38% |
| Multiple | 2,731 | 251 | 9.19% |
| Native | 133 | 61 | 45.86% |
| Black | 290 | 32 | 11.03% |
11.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.89%
Male Poverty Rate
12.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belvidere township is Native, with 45.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belvidere township is Multiple, with 9.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.19% |
| Some College | 9.49% |
| High School | 8.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.62% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.04% |
| Male Employed | 3.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,487 | $114,902 |
| Households | $72,139 | $95,453 |
| Married Families | $114,577 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,416 | $47,215 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,440
Number of Veterans
1,386
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 532 |
| First Gulf War | 240 |
| Second Gulf War | 191 |
| Korea | 150 |
| World War II | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 469 |
| 75+ | 446 |
| 35 to 54 | 265 |
| 55 to 64 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,369 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 2.09% |
| Black | 47 | 15.36% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.7%
Born in Belvidere township
87.99%
Native Born
12.01%
Foreign Born
6.92%
Non Citizen
5.09%
Naturalized
87.99% of Belvidere township residents were born in the United States, with 69.7% having been born in Illinois. 6.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,999 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 29,882 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 29,765 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 29,648 | 117 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 29,531 | 117 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 29,414 | 117 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 29,297 | 117 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 29,180 | -53 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 29,233 | -128 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 29,361 | -110 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 29,471 | -74 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 29,545 | -77 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 29,622 | -54 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 29,676 | -23 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 29,699 | -77 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 29,776 | -40 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 29,816 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 29,819 | -237 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 30,056 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 30,063 | 0 | 0% |