Demographics — Belleville, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

41,722

Median Agei

38.3

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

28%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,000

Median Renti

$947

Total Units

20,187

Homeownership

61%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%789

$50K–$100K

25.7%2,774

$100K–$150K

26.1%2,812

$150K–$200K

17.5%1,889

$200K–$300K

14.4%1,557

$300K–$500K

6.8%735

$500K–$1M

1.8%196

$1M+

0.4%38

Rent Distribution

Under $500

440

$500–$750

1,290

$750–$1,000

2,238

$1,000–$1,250

1,525

$1,250–$1,500

834

$1,500–$2,000

350

$2,000+

132

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%20

2010–2019

2%398

2000–2009

8.8%1,783

1990–1999

7.5%1,511

1980–1989

9.2%1,862

1970–1979

9.3%1,873

1960–1969

13.7%2,760

1950–1959

14.6%2,952

1940–1949

8.5%1,715

1939 or earlier

26.3%5,313

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.7%11,267

Electricity

33.7%5,961

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%307

No Fuel

0.4%79

Other

0.3%48

Wood

0.1%19

Solar

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,529

Mean Household Incomei

$77,293

Per Capita Incomei

$33,315

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

21,341

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%1,233

$10K–$15K

3.6%632

$15K–$20K

4.5%790

$20K–$25K

5.2%920

$25K–$30K

4.4%785

$30K–$35K

2.5%448

$35K–$40K

4.9%862

$40K–$45K

6.4%1,140

$45K–$50K

4.8%847

$50K–$60K

6.4%1,127

$60K–$75K

10.8%1,919

$75K–$100K

14.4%2,545

$100K–$125K

7.8%1,387

$125K–$150K

6.9%1,217

$150K–$200K

6.2%1,105

$200K+

4.2%737

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

1,122

Residentsi

1,687

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

53 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing151 homes95% occupied$383/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes81% occupied$355/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 850 homes96% occupied$332/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC62 homes98% occupied$458/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,529/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

14.5%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

0.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

66.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.5% of subsidized households are minority

46.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

93.9% 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

1,3043.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

182

Philippines

India

China

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,760

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,869

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,934(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured