Demographics & People — Belvidere, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,510 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~25,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 9,598 |
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| Family Households | 6,100 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5064 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,495 |
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| Black or African American | 637 |
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| Asian | 371 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,087 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,846 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,391 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,774 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,493 |
| German | 5,184 |
| Irish | 2,660 |
| Italian | 1,749 |
| Polish | 1,262 |
| English | 1,223 |
| Swedish | 1,126 |
Language
| English Only | 16,674 |
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| Spanish | 6,085 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,252 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,128 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,660 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belvidere, Illinois.
