Belvidere, IL Demographics

A map of Belvidere's Population by Race

Belvidere, Illinois has an estimated population of 24,752, a slight decrease from the 25,339 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.3% White, 35.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belvidere, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belvidere has become less 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 Belvidere, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belvidere is ranked the 88th 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). Belvidere was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belvidere's White Population

14,428 residents of Belvidere, or 58.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belvidere is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Belvidere ranks 1323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belvidere's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Belvidere's population has increased from 56.4% to 58.3%.

Belvidere is less White than neighboring Timberlane (72.1% White), Candlewick Lake (66.3% White), Poplar Grove (80% White), Cherry Valley (66.8% White), and Caledonia (75.2% White).

Belvidere's Black Population

777 residents of Belvidere, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belvidere is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Belvidere ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belvidere's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Belvidere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Belvidere is more Black than neighboring Poplar Grove (0.8% Black), and Caledonia (1.3% Black). Belvidere is less Black than neighboring Timberlane (5.5% Black), Candlewick Lake (4% Black), and Cherry Valley (7.3% Black).

Belvidere's Asian Population

273 residents of Belvidere, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belvidere is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Belvidere ranks 369th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belvidere's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Asian residents' share of Belvidere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Belvidere is more Asian than neighboring Timberlane (0% Asian), Candlewick Lake (0.7% Asian), Poplar Grove (0% Asian), and Caledonia (0% Asian). Belvidere is less Asian than neighboring Cherry Valley (1.5% Asian).

Belvidere's Hispanic Population

8,729 residents of Belvidere, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belvidere is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Belvidere ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belvidere's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Belvidere's population has decreased from 35.9% to 35.3%.

Belvidere is more Hispanic than neighboring Timberlane (15.5% Hispanic), Candlewick Lake (23% Hispanic), Poplar Grove (15.1% Hispanic), Cherry Valley (16.6% Hispanic), and Caledonia (8% Hispanic).

Belvidere's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Belvidere, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belvidere is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Belvidere ranks 514th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belvidere's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belvidere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Belvidere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caledonia (0% Native American/Other). Belvidere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Timberlane (3.4% Native American/Other), Candlewick Lake (0.5% Native American/Other), Poplar Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), and Cherry Valley (0.7% Native American/Other).

Belvidere's Multiracial Population

468 residents of Belvidere, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belvidere is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Belvidere ranks 787th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belvidere's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Belvidere's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.9%.

Belvidere is less Multiracial than neighboring Timberlane (3.4% Multiracial), Candlewick Lake (5.4% Multiracial), Poplar Grove (3.7% Multiracial), Cherry Valley (7.1% Multiracial), and Caledonia (15.5% 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.