Belvidere is a city located in Boone County Illinois. Belvidere has a 2024 population of 25,301. It is also the county seat of Boone County. Belvidere is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,283 in 2020.
The average household income in Belvidere is $79,271 with a poverty rate of 15.54%. The median age in Belvidere is 39.7 years: 38.8 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belvidere was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,495 | 63.22% |
| Other race | 5,536 | 22.59% |
| Two or more races | 2,351 | 9.59% |
| Black or African American | 637 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 371 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 120 | 0.49% |
| 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 | 9,598 | 2.53 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 3,711 | 3.21 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 3,498 | 1.28 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Female | 1,703 | 3.08 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 686 | 3.85 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,066 | 12.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,170 | 6.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,397 | 8.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 812 | 4.85% |
| High School Graduate | 5,442 | 32.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,604 | 9.59% |
| Some College | 4,241 | 25.35% |
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 | 11,023 | 9,686 | 1,602 |
| Hispanic | 4,914 | 2,663 | 417 |
| Other Race | 3,086 | 1,306 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 1,238 | 1,073 | 308 |
| Black | 421 | 362 | 63 |
| Asian | 214 | 214 | 97 |
| Native American | 120 | 16 | 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 asian people with a rate of 45.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,263 | $74,030 | $60,506 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,708 | $95,938 | $74,801 |
| High School Graduate | $36,412 | $49,858 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,514 | $33,213 | $34,280 |
| Overall | $39,618 | $53,208 | $36,189 |
| Some College | $45,070 | $59,244 | $32,976 |
$39,618
Average Earnings
$53,208
Average Male
$36,189
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.71% of Belvidere residents speak only English, while 28.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,026 | 1,831 | 20.29% |
| White | 13,714 | 1,716 | 12.51% |
| Other | 5,524 | 1,126 | 20.38% |
| Multiple | 2,288 | 601 | 26.27% |
| Native | 120 | 88 | 73.33% |
| Black | 567 | 53 | 9.35% |
15.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.96%
Male Poverty Rate
18.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belvidere is Native, with 73.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belvidere is Black, with 9.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.78% |
| Some College | 10.94% |
| High School | 9.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.04% |
| Female Employed | 10.26% |
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,694 | $91,533 |
| Households | $62,462 | $79,271 |
| Married Families | $99,073 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,890 | $50,700 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
830
Number of Veterans
815
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 355 |
| First Gulf War | 228 |
| Korea | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 273 |
| 65 to 74 | 203 |
| 55 to 64 | 197 |
| 35 to 54 | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 825 | 6.52% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 1.62% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
69.18%
Born in Belvidere
85.87%
Native Born
14.13%
Foreign Born
7.52%
Non Citizen
6.61%
Naturalized
85.87% of Belvidere residents were born in the United States, with 69.18% having been born in Illinois. 7.52% 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 | 25,325 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 25,320 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 25,315 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 25,311 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 25,306 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 25,301 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 25,297 | 163 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 25,134 | -27 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 25,161 | -122 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 25,283 | 269 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 25,014 | -83 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 25,097 | -70 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 25,167 | -45 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 25,212 | -23 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 25,235 | -66 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 25,301 | -48 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 25,349 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 25,360 | -213 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 25,573 | -25 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 25,598 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,820 | 4,862 | 30.47% |
| 1990 | 15,958 | 782 | 5.15% |
| 1980 | 15,176 | 1,115 | 7.93% |
| 1970 | 14,061 | 2,838 | 25.29% |
| 1960 | 11,223 | 1,801 | 19.11% |
| 1950 | 9,422 | 1,328 | 16.41% |
| 1940 | 8,094 | -29 | -0.36% |
| 1930 | 8,123 | 319 | 4.09% |
| 1920 | 7,804 | 551 | 7.6% |
| 1910 | 7,253 | 316 | 4.56% |
| 1900 | 6,937 | 3,070 | 79.39% |
| 1890 | 3,867 | 916 | 31.04% |
| 1880 | 2,951 | -280 | -8.67% |
| 1870 | 3,231 | -22,094 | -87.24% |