Belmont township is located in Iroquois County Illinois. Belmont township has a 2024 population of 2,321. Belmont township is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -4.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,429 in 2020.
The average household income in Belmont township is $89,518 with a poverty rate of 15.34%. The median age in Belmont township is 48.2 years: 48.8 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belmont township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,091 | 95.92% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 1.15% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,012 | 2.09 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Married | 532 | 2.42 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 338 | 1.12 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Female | 123 | 2.89 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 19 | 4.74 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
2.48
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 7.47% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 10.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 13.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 3.83% |
| High School Graduate | 606 | 35.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.53% |
| Some College | 482 | 28.37% |
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 | 1,634 | 1,523 | 287 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| Black | 25 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 24.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,931 | $64,737 | $47,569 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,385 | $0 | $69,107 |
| High School Graduate | $51,845 | $65,809 | $31,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,438 | $39,688 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,815 | $65,035 | $36,900 |
| Some College | $50,052 | $65,526 | $31,689 |
$50,815
Average Earnings
$65,035
Average Male
$36,900
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.29% of Belmont township residents speak only English, while 2.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,022 | 323 | 15.97% |
| Multiple | 39 | 2 | 5.13% |
15.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.79%
Male Poverty Rate
20.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belmont township is White, with 15.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belmont township is Multiple, with 5.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.92% |
| Some College | 10.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 13.85% |
| Male Employed | 4.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,964 | $102,274 |
| Households | $80,962 | $89,518 |
| Married Families | $104,423 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,184 | $48,633 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
198
Number of Veterans
173
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 44 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 75+ | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 11.4% |
| Other Race | 4 | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
84.45%
Born in Belmont township
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.22% of Belmont township residents were born in the United States, with 84.45% having been born in Illinois. 0.78% 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 | 2,161 | -32 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 2,193 | -32 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 2,225 | -32 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 2,257 | -32 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 2,289 | -32 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 2,321 | -32 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 2,353 | -32 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 2,385 | -24 | -1% |
| 2021 | 2,409 | -20 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 2,429 | 50 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 2,379 | -32 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 2,411 | -30 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 2,441 | -32 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 2,473 | -31 | -1.24% |
| 2015 | 2,504 | -17 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 2,521 | -23 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 2,544 | -24 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 2,568 | -19 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 2,587 | -17 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 2,604 | 0 | 0% |