Belgium, IL Demographics

A map of Belgium's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	250	329	86.2%	91.9%
Black	27	8	9.3%	2.2%
Asian	6	2	2.1%	0.6%
Multiracial	5	11	1.7%	3.1%
Hispanic	2	7	0.7%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.3%

Belgium, Illinois has an estimated population of 290, a large decrease from the 358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 9.3% Black, 2.1% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belgium, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belgium has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belgium, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belgium is ranked the 1093rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Belgium was ranked the 1022nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belgium's White Population

250 residents of Belgium, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belgium is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Belgium ranks 614th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belgium's White population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. White residents' share of Belgium's population has decreased from 91.9% to 86.2%.

Belgium is more White than neighboring Danville (54.4% White). Belgium is less White than neighboring Westville (95.9% White), Tilton (94.8% White), Catlin (94.9% White), and Georgetown (87.7% White).

Belgium's Black Population

27 residents of Belgium, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belgium is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Belgium ranks 349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belgium's Black population has grown by an estimated 237.5%. Black residents' share of Belgium's population has increased from 2.2% to 9.3%.

Belgium is more Black than neighboring Westville (0.4% Black), Tilton (0.4% Black), Catlin (1% Black), and Georgetown (4.2% Black). Belgium is less Black than neighboring Danville (34.2% Black).

Belgium's Asian Population

6 residents of Belgium, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belgium is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Belgium ranks 584th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belgium's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Belgium's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.1%.

Belgium is more Asian than neighboring Westville (0.6% Asian), Tilton (0% Asian), Catlin (1.2% Asian), Georgetown (0% Asian), and Danville (1.3% Asian).

Belgium's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Belgium, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belgium is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Belgium ranks 975th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belgium's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Belgium's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.7%.

Belgium is less Hispanic than neighboring Westville (1.2% Hispanic), Tilton (4.6% Hispanic), Catlin (2.8% Hispanic), Georgetown (5.4% Hispanic), and Danville (7.6% Hispanic).

Belgium's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Belgium, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belgium is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Belgium ranks 912th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belgium's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belgium's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Belgium is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tilton (0.2% Native American/Other), Georgetown (0.6% Native American/Other), and Danville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Belgium's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Belgium, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belgium is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Belgium ranks 899th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belgium's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Belgium's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.7%.

Belgium is more Multiracial than neighboring Tilton (0% Multiracial), and Catlin (0.1% Multiracial). Belgium is less Multiracial than neighboring Westville (1.9% Multiracial), Georgetown (2.1% Multiracial), and Danville (2.2% 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.