Belding is a city located in Ionia County Michigan. Belding has a 2024 population of 5,980. Belding is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,946 in 2020.
The average household income in Belding is $58,097 with a poverty rate of 18.59%. The median age in Belding is 36.8 years: 35.8 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belding was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,260 | 88.52% |
| Two or more races | 428 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 200 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,148 | 2.71 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 936 | 3.5 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 758 | 1.33 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 312 | 3.46 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Male | 142 | 3.2 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 9.5% |
| Associates Degree | 353 | 8.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 408 | 9.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 3.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,595 | 39.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 1,125 | 27.53% |
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 | 3,562 | 3,316 | 500 |
| 2+ Races | 282 | 196 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 75 | 16 |
| Other Race | 164 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Black | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,306 | $46,375 | $35,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,303 | $83,571 | $71,908 |
| High School Graduate | $40,951 | $45,156 | $28,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,612 | $24,655 | $22,375 |
| Overall | $37,361 | $42,233 | $31,900 |
| Some College | $34,875 | $40,551 | $31,193 |
$37,361
Average Earnings
$42,233
Average Male
$31,900
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.04% of Belding residents speak only English, while 2.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,029 | 887 | 17.64% |
| Multiple | 428 | 141 | 32.94% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 52 | 18.12% |
| Other | 200 | 45 | 22.5% |
| Black | 19 | 2 | 10.53% |
18.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.49%
Male Poverty Rate
24.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belding is Multiple, with 32.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belding is Black, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.65% |
| Some College | 18.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.38% |
| Female Employed | 18.18% |
| Male Employed | 5.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,424 | $66,444 |
| Households | $52,083 | $58,097 |
| Married Families | $78,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,959 | $38,013 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
333
Number of Veterans
289
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 147 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 8.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
8%
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
86.7%
Born in Belding
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
98.97% of Belding residents were born in the United States, with 86.7% having been born in Michigan. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,024 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 6,015 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 6,006 | 8 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 5,998 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 5,989 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 5,980 | 8 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 5,972 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 5,970 | -7 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 5,977 | 31 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 5,946 | 211 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 5,735 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 5,731 | 14 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 5,717 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 5,720 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 5,712 | -31 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 5,743 | 11 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 5,732 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 5,723 | -14 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 5,737 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 5,734 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,877 | -92 | -1.54% |
| 1990 | 5,969 | 335 | 5.95% |
| 1980 | 5,634 | 513 | 10.02% |
| 1970 | 5,121 | 234 | 4.79% |
| 1960 | 4,887 | 451 | 10.17% |
| 1950 | 4,436 | 347 | 8.49% |
| 1940 | 4,089 | -51 | -1.23% |
| 1930 | 4,140 | 229 | 5.86% |
| 1920 | 3,911 | -208 | -5.05% |
| 1910 | 4,119 | 837 | 25.5% |
| 1900 | 3,282 | -2,742 | -45.52% |