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.

Belding, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,960

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%4,878

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%485

Two or More

5.3%317

Black

2.9%170

Other

0.9%53

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%31

Asian

0.4%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%210

High School Diploma

28.4%1,173

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%346

Some College (1+ yr)

19.4%801

Associate's Degree

10.4%430

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%552

Master's Degree

2.8%114

Professional Degree

0.7%27

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,800

Median Renti

$668

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.8%1,548

Renter-Occupied

28.2%609

Total Units

2,294

Homeownership

71.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%89

$50K–$100K

16.4%254

$100K–$150K

18.9%292

$150K–$200K

22.5%349

$200K–$300K

26.9%416

$300K–$500K

6.7%103

$500K–$1M

2.9%45

Rent Distribution

Under $500

170

$500–$750

186

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

167

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%34

2010–2019

3.4%77

2000–2009

8.2%187

1990–1999

4.1%95

1980–1989

7.4%170

1970–1979

14.8%339

1960–1969

6.7%154

1950–1959

9.3%214

1940–1949

5.8%133

1939 or earlier

38.8%891

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%1,881

Electricity

10%216

Wood

0.8%18

Fuel Oil

0.7%16

No Fuel

0.7%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,373

Mean Household Incomei

$70,412

Per Capita Incomei

$27,902

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

3,085

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%200

$10K–$15K

7%152

$15K–$20K

3.5%76

$20K–$25K

3.8%82

$25K–$30K

2.2%48

$30K–$35K

2.3%49

$35K–$40K

3%65

$40K–$45K

6.4%137

$45K–$50K

2.3%49

$50K–$60K

9.8%212

$60K–$75K

10.2%219

$75K–$100K

17.3%373

$100K–$125K

8.8%190

$125K–$150K

6.4%139

$150K–$200K

5%108

$200K+

2.7%58

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1041.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,858

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,902

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

279(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured