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Belding

County:
Ionia County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.724
State:
Michigan

Belding is a city located in Ionia County, Michigan. Belding has a 2026 population of 5,978. Belding is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,945 in 2020.

The median household income in Belding is $60,373 with a poverty rate of 15.49%. The median age in Belding is 38 years: 36.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.1 males.

6K
Total Population
1,266
Density (mi²)
6 0.1%
Growth

Belding Population

Belding Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,97860.1%
20255,97250.08%
20245,967120.2%
20235,955-10-0.17%
20225,965-13-0.22%
20215,978330.56%
20205,94570.12%
20195,73540.07%
20185,731140.24%
20175,717-3-0.05%
20165,72080.14%
20155,712-31-0.54%
20145,743110.19%
20135,73290.16%
20125,723-14-0.24%
20115,73730.05%
20105,734-23-0.4%
20005,877-92-1.54%
19905,9693355.95%
19805,63451310.02%
19705,1212344.79%
19604,88745110.17%
19504,4363478.49%
19404,089-51-1.23%
19304,1402295.86%
19203,911-208-5.05%
19104,11983725.5%
19003,28200%

Median Age

Overall: 38 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 36.1 years

Belding Adults

There are 4,615 adults, (776 of whom are seniors) in Belding.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,186 (53.5%)
Male: 2,774 (46.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Belding includes 86.68% White, 4.01% other race, 3.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,16686.68%
Two or more races3185.34%
Other race2394.01%
Black or African American1803.02%
Native American310.52%
Asian260.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2884.83%
Other race1863.12%
Black or African American100.17%
Two or more races10.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,87881.85%
Two or more races3175.32%
Black or African American1702.85%
Other race530.89%
Native American310.52%
Asian260.44%

Belding Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Belding 's average per capita income is $40,883. Household income levels show a median of $60,373. The poverty rate stands at 15.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,081-
Families$86,728$87,018
Households$60,373$70,412
Non Families$30,431$42,688

$40,883

Average Income

$60,373

Median Household Income

15.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)