Belleville, MI Demographics

A map of Belleville's Population by Race

Belleville, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,910, a slight decrease from the 4,008 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% White, 15.3% Black, 8.1% Multiracial, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belleville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belleville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Belleville, that probability was 46.5% in 2020 and 47.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belleville is ranked the 211th 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). Belleville was ranked the 209th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belleville's White Population

2,734 residents of Belleville, or 69.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belleville is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Belleville ranks 663rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belleville's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Belleville's population has decreased from 70.4% to 69.9%.

Belleville is more White than neighboring Romulus (43.9% White), Wayne (63.2% White), Ypsilanti (54.9% White), and Westland (60.1% White). Belleville is less White than neighboring Plymouth (88.4% White).

Belleville's Black Population

597 residents of Belleville, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belleville is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Belleville ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belleville's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Black residents' share of Belleville's population has decreased from 18.4% to 15.3%.

Belleville is more Black than neighboring Plymouth (2.9% Black). Belleville is less Black than neighboring Romulus (44.5% Black), Wayne (24.7% Black), Ypsilanti (23.9% Black), and Westland (23.6% Black).

Belleville's Asian Population

25 residents of Belleville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belleville is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Belleville ranks 196th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belleville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. Asian residents' share of Belleville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Belleville is more Asian than neighboring Romulus (0.2% Asian). Belleville is less Asian than neighboring Wayne (1.3% Asian), Ypsilanti (5.1% Asian), Westland (3.9% Asian), and Plymouth (1.8% Asian).

Belleville's Hispanic Population

233 residents of Belleville, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belleville is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Belleville ranks 268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belleville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Belleville's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.0%.

Belleville is more Hispanic than neighboring Romulus (1.6% Hispanic), Wayne (3.8% Hispanic), Westland (4.8% Hispanic), and Plymouth (2.8% Hispanic). Belleville is less Hispanic than neighboring Ypsilanti (9% Hispanic).

Belleville's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Belleville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belleville is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Belleville ranks 581st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belleville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belleville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Belleville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Romulus (0.6% Native American/Other), Wayne (1.3% Native American/Other), Ypsilanti (1% Native American/Other), Westland (0.7% Native American/Other), and Plymouth (0.7% Native American/Other).

Belleville's Multiracial Population

317 residents of Belleville, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belleville is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Belleville ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belleville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Belleville's population has increased from 5.8% to 8.1%.

Belleville is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayne (5.6% Multiracial), Ypsilanti (6.1% Multiracial), Westland (7% Multiracial), and Plymouth (3.4% Multiracial). Belleville is less Multiracial than neighboring Romulus (9.3% 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.