Belding, MI Demographics

A map of Belding's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,878	5,247	81.8%	88.4%
Hispanic	485	353	8.1%	5.9%
Multiracial	317	235	5.3%	4.0%
Black	170	42	2.9%	0.7%
Native American/Other	84	47	1.4%	0.8%
Asian	26	14	0.4%	0.2%

Belding, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,960, a less than 1% change from the 5,938 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belding, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belding has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belding, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belding is ranked the 159th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Belding was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belding's White Population

4,878 residents of Belding, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belding is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Belding ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belding's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Belding's population has decreased from 88.4% to 81.8%.

Belding is more White than neighboring Ionia (71.6% White). Belding is less White than neighboring Greenville (87.6% White), Saranac (91% White), Sheridan (93.8% White), and Lowell (88.3% White).

Belding's Black Population

170 residents of Belding, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belding is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Belding ranks 350th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belding's Black population has grown by an estimated 304.8%. Black residents' share of Belding's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.9%.

Belding is more Black than neighboring Greenville (0.4% Black), Saranac (0.9% Black), Sheridan (0% Black), and Lowell (0.4% Black). Belding is less Black than neighboring Ionia (12.5% Black).

Belding's Asian Population

26 residents of Belding, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belding is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Belding ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belding's Asian population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Belding's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Belding is more Asian than neighboring Saranac (0.2% Asian), Sheridan (0% Asian), Lowell (0% Asian), and Ionia (0% Asian).

Belding's Hispanic Population

485 residents of Belding, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belding is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Belding ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belding's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Belding's population has increased from 5.9% to 8.1%.

Belding is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenville (7.3% Hispanic), Saranac (6.2% Hispanic), Sheridan (0.8% Hispanic), and Lowell (5% Hispanic). Belding is less Hispanic than neighboring Ionia (9% Hispanic).

Belding's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Belding, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belding is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Belding ranks 338th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belding's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 78.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belding's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Belding is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenville (0.7% Native American/Other), Saranac (0% Native American/Other), Sheridan (0% Native American/Other), and Lowell (1.1% Native American/Other). Belding is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ionia (1.6% Native American/Other).

Belding's Multiracial Population

317 residents of Belding, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belding is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Belding ranks 418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belding's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Belding's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.3%.

Belding is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenville (3.6% Multiracial), Saranac (1.6% Multiracial), Lowell (5.2% Multiracial), and Ionia (5.2% Multiracial). Belding is less Multiracial than neighboring Sheridan (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.