Belding, MI

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Belding Overview

5,942
TOTAL POPULATION
2,933
MALE POPULATION
3,009
FEMALE POPULATION
97.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,720
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,424
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,083
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,812
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,914
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Belding Zip Codes

Belding Area Codes

Race in Belding

The most populous races in Belding are White / Caucasian (5,260 | 88.5%), Two or more Races (428 | 7.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (291 | 4.9%).
Race in Belding
Race# Population% Population
Asian300.5%
Black / African American230.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2914.9%
Native / Alaskan10.0%
White / Caucasian5,26088.5%
Two or more Races4287.2%
Some other Race2003.4%
Total5,942100.0%

Ancestry in Belding

The most populous ancestries reported in Belding are German (1,793 | 30.2%), Irish (837 | 14.1%), English (751 | 12.6%), Dutch (382 | 6.4%), and American (376 | 6.3%), together accounting for 69.7% of all Belding residents.
Ancestry in Belding
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3766.3%
Arab90.2%
Armenian120.2%
British60.1%
Celtic80.1%
Cherokee611.0%
Chippewa100.2%
Czech110.2%
Danish821.4%
Dutch3826.4%
Eastern European200.3%
English75112.6%
European130.2%
Finnish200.3%
French1522.6%
French Canadian490.8%
German1,79330.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro560.9%
Hungarian180.3%
Indian (Asian)651.1%
Irish83714.1%
Italian881.5%
Korean330.6%
Lebanese90.2%
Lithuanian370.6%
Mexican2864.8%
Norwegian130.2%
Ottawa240.4%
Polish1061.8%
Puerto Rican40.1%
Russian450.8%
Scandinavian80.1%
Scotch-Irish230.4%
Scottish2744.6%
Swedish420.7%
Welsh260.4%
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Immigrants in Belding

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Belding came from Asia (30 | 0.5%), China (30 | 0.5%), Eastern Asia (30 | 0.5%), Central America (17 | 0.3%), and Latin America (17 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.1% of all Belding residents.
Immigrants in Belding
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia300.5%
Central America170.3%
China300.5%
Eastern Asia300.5%
Europe140.2%
Germany140.2%
Latin America170.3%
Mexico170.3%
Western Europe140.2%
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Sex and Age in Belding

Sex and Age in Belding

The most populous age groups in Belding are 35 to 39 Years (299 | 10.2%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (249 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Belding
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years155 (5.3%)148 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years249 (8.5%)140 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years162 (5.5%)223 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years174 (5.9%)198 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years228 (7.8%)179 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years216 (7.4%)202 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years211 (7.2%)206 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years299 (10.2%)249 (8.3%)
40 to 44 Years201 (6.9%)208 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years110 (3.7%)135 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years282 (9.6%)157 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years111 (3.8%)182 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years188 (6.4%)211 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years156 (5.3%)173 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years103 (3.5%)126 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years45 (1.5%)99 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.1%)86 (2.9%)
85 Years and over39 (1.3%)87 (2.9%)
Total2,933 (100.0%)3,009 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Belding

Median Family Size in Belding

The median family size in Belding is 3.30 persons per family, with married-couple families (936 | 67.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (142 | 10.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Belding
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple936 (67.3%)3.43
Single Male/Father142 (10.2%)2.59
Single Female/Mother312 (22.5%)3.21
Total Families1,390 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Belding

The median household size in Belding is 2.71 persons per household, with married-couple households (936 | 43.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (758 | 35.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Belding
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple936 (43.6%)3.50
Single Male/Father142 (6.6%)3.20
Single Female/Mother312 (14.5%)3.46
Non-family758 (35.3%)1.33
Total Households2,148 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Belding

Out of a total of 2,148 households in Belding, 1,390 (64.7%) are family households, while 758 (35.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 555, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 617.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Belding
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-617 (28.7%)
2-Person Households555 (25.8%)115 (5.3%)
3-Person Households438 (20.4%)5 (0.2%)
4-Person Households226 (10.5%)21 (1.0%)
5-Person Households97 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households35 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households39 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,390 (64.7%)758 (35.3%)

Female Fertility in Belding

Fertility by Age in Belding

Average fertility rate in Belding is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 152.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Belding
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years89 (100.0%)152.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total89 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Belding

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Belding
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Belding

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Belding
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma28 (31.5%)67.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (10.1%)20.0
Bachelor's Degree33 (37.1%)228.0
Graduate Degree19 (21.3%)792.0
Total89 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Belding

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Belding
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Belding

Income Overview in Belding

Per Capita Income in Belding is $23,720, while median incomes of families and households are $62,424 and $52,083 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,942$23,720
Median Family Income1,390$62,424
Mean Family Income1,390$66,444
Median Household Income2,148$52,083
Mean Household Income2,148$58,097
Income Deficit1,390$11,812
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,94227.78%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,94272.22¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,9420.38

Earnings by Sex in Belding

Average Earnings in Belding are $33,934, $39,878 for men and $28,800 for women, a difference of 27.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Belding
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,704 (57.6%)$39,878
Female1,254 (42.4%)$28,800
Total2,958 (100.0%)$33,934

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belding

The most common earnings brackets in Belding are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (307 | 18.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (152 | 12.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belding
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less94 (5.5%)55 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99992 (5.4%)30 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (0.6%)143 (11.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99935 (2.1%)20 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49922 (1.3%)46 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99935 (2.1%)49 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49952 (3.0%)40 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (0.3%)44 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49927 (1.6%)44 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99975 (4.4%)89 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99931 (1.8%)103 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999307 (18.0%)118 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99969 (4.1%)152 (12.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999230 (13.5%)102 (8.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999140 (8.2%)54 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99981 (4.8%)25 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999148 (8.7%)39 (3.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (0.9%)49 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999174 (10.2%)52 (4.2%)
$100,000+62 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,704 (100.0%)1,254 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belding

Average earnings in Belding are $42,233 for men and $31,900 for women, a difference of 24.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,571, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,655. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,908, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,375.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belding
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,655$22,375
High School Diploma$45,156$28,704
College or Associate's Degree$40,551$31,193
Bachelor's Degree$46,375$35,714
Graduate Degree$83,571$71,908
Total$42,233$31,900

Family Income in Belding

Family Income Brackets in Belding

According to the Belding family income data, there are 311 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Belding
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000997.1%
$10,000 to $14,999493.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991208.6%
$25,000 to $34,999402.9%
$35,000 to $49,99926819.3%
$50,000 to $74,99923817.1%
$75,000 to $99,99931122.4%
$100,000 to $149,99921715.6%
$150,000 to $199,999493.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belding

7+ person families (39 | 2.8%) account for the highest median family income in Belding with $122,589 per family, while 2-person families (642 | 46.2%) have the highest median income of $26,944 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belding
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families642 (46.2%)$53,889
3-Person Families381 (27.4%)$78,413
4-Person Families211 (15.2%)$48,644
5-Person Families108 (7.8%)$79,423
6-Person Families9 (0.6%)$0
7+ Person Families39 (2.8%)$122,589
Total1,390 (100.0%)$62,424

Family Income by Number of Earners in Belding

The median family income in Belding is $62,424, with families comprising 3+ earners (100) having the highest median family income of $121,538, while families with no earners (258) have the lowest median family income of $19,750, accounting for 7.2% and 18.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Belding
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners258 (18.6%)$19,750
1 Earner447 (32.2%)$53,875
2 Earners585 (42.1%)$79,712
3+ Earners100 (7.2%)$121,538
Total1,390 (100.0%)$62,424

Household Income in Belding

Household Income Brackets in Belding

With 488 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Belding, accounting for 22.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Belding
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001637.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991617.5%
$15,000 to $24,99921710.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991034.8%
$35,000 to $49,99934416.0%
$50,000 to $74,99948822.7%
$75,000 to $99,99937217.3%
$100,000 to $149,99924711.5%
$150,000 to $199,999542.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Belding

The median household income in Belding is $52,083, with the highest median household income of $55,017 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 785 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,500, with 548 households (25.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Belding
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years100 (4.7%)$47,656
25 to 44 Years715 (33.3%)$53,264
45 to 64 Years785 (36.5%)$55,017
65+ Years548 (25.5%)$35,500
Total2,148 (100.0%)$52,083

Poverty in Belding

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belding

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 24.5% for females among the residents of Belding, 15 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 26 males (61.9%) and 101 females (43.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belding
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (14.2%)17 (11.5%)
5 Years14 (32.6%)8 (30.8%)
6 to 11 Years49 (23.6%)60 (24.4%)
12 to 14 Years4 (3.7%)27 (29.7%)
15 Years26 (61.9%)8 (15.1%)
16 and 17 Years36 (38.7%)48 (42.5%)
18 to 24 Years77 (28.8%)25 (11.8%)
25 to 34 Years15 (3.5%)107 (26.2%)
35 to 44 Years25 (5.0%)180 (39.4%)
45 to 54 Years31 (8.0%)7 (2.4%)
55 to 64 Years44 (15.1%)77 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years11 (4.5%)57 (19.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)101 (43.7%)
Total354 (12.5%)722 (24.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belding

According to the poverty statistics in Belding, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 97.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belding
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years133 (85.8%)131 (88.5%)
5 Years29 (67.4%)18 (69.2%)
6 to 11 Years159 (76.4%)186 (75.6%)
12 to 14 Years104 (96.3%)64 (70.3%)
15 Years16 (38.1%)45 (84.9%)
16 and 17 Years57 (61.3%)65 (57.5%)
18 to 24 Years190 (71.2%)186 (88.1%)
25 to 34 Years412 (96.5%)301 (73.8%)
35 to 44 Years472 (95.0%)277 (60.6%)
45 to 54 Years357 (92.0%)285 (97.6%)
55 to 64 Years248 (84.9%)312 (80.2%)
65 to 74 Years232 (95.5%)230 (80.1%)
75 Years and over72 (100.0%)130 (56.3%)
Total2,481 (87.5%)2,230 (75.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belding

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Belding show that 1.6% or 15 of the total 936 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.7%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belding
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children426 (97.5%)11 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children433 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children42 (91.3%)4 (8.7%)
5 or more Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total921 (98.4%)15 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Belding

According to the poverty data in Belding, 32.4% or 46 single-father households and 49.0% or 153 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (60.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (87.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Belding
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)27 (28.7%)
1 or 2 Children37 (47.4%)76 (47.2%)
3 or 4 Children9 (60.0%)50 (87.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (32.4%)153 (49.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Belding

The poverty data for Belding shows that 15 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 199 of the single-parent households (43.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (8.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 household (81.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Belding
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (2.5%)27 (18.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)113 (47.3%)
3 or 4 Children4 (8.7%)59 (81.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (1.6%)199 (43.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Belding

Employment by Class of Employer in Belding

Among the 2,575 employed individuals in Belding, private company employees (2,034 | 79.0%), not-for-profit organizations (191 | 7.4%), and local government employees (162 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Belding
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,03479.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)271.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)833.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1917.4%
Local Government Employees1626.3%
State Government Employees301.2%
Federal Government Employees481.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,575100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Belding

According to the labor force statistics for Belding, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,770), 61.1% or 2,914 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 233 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.0% or 392 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.9% or 58 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Belding
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years92 (33.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years361 (88.7%)3 (0.8%)
25 to 29 Years358 (85.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years392 (94.0%)58 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years691 (72.2%)90 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years562 (82.2%)64 (11.3%)
55 to 59 Years211 (72.0%)13 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years192 (48.1%)7 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years57 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,914 (61.1%)233 (8.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belding

According to labor force statistics for Belding, 75.9% of individuals (2,405) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,168) are in the labor force, with 9.6% or 231 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.7% or 390 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.9% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belding
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School166 (45.2%)84 (22.9%)
High School Diploma902 (75.2%)194 (16.2%)
College / Associate Degree949 (82.7%)57 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher390 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,405 (75.9%)304 (9.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Belding

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Belding are Management (346 | 13.0%), Community & Social Service (164 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (145 | 5.5%), Business & Financial (137 | 5.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (103 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Belding

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Belding, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Business & Financial (86.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Belding
OccupationMaleFemale
Management194 (56.1%)152 (43.9%)
Business & Financial119 (86.9%)18 (13.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science72 (81.8%)16 (18.2%)
Computers & Mathematics29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering41 (71.9%)16 (28.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 36 (22.0%)128 (78.0%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (33.3%)22 (66.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library21 (20.4%)82 (79.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating11 (7.6%)134 (92.4%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total (Category)432 (49.1%)448 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (57.0%)1,144 (43.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Belding are Food Preparation & Serving (113 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (107 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (76 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (28 | 1.1%), and Law Enforcement (22 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Belding

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Belding, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (91.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (75.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Belding
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (8.4%)98 (91.6%)
Security & Protection28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving28 (24.8%)85 (75.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance39 (51.3%)37 (48.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)104 (30.9%)232 (69.1%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (57.0%)1,144 (43.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Belding are Office & Administration (347 | 13.1%), and Sales & Related (262 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Belding

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Belding
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related185 (70.6%)77 (29.4%)
Office & Administration76 (21.9%)271 (78.1%)
Total (Category)261 (42.9%)348 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (57.0%)1,144 (43.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Belding are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (118 | 4.4%), Construction & Extraction (68 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Belding

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Belding
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)186 (94.9%)10 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (57.0%)1,144 (43.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Belding are Production (415 | 15.6%), Material Moving (166 | 6.2%), and Transportation (56 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Belding

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Belding
OccupationMaleFemale
Production331 (79.8%)84 (20.2%)
Transportation49 (87.5%)7 (12.5%)
Material Moving151 (91.0%)15 (9.0%)
Total (Category)531 (83.4%)106 (16.6%)
Total (Overall)1,514 (57.0%)1,144 (43.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Belding

Employment Industries in Belding

The major employment industries in Belding include Manufacturing (598 | 22.5%), Retail Trade (577 | 21.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (256 | 9.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (214 | 8.1%), and Finance & Insurance (155 | 5.8%).
Employment Industries in Belding

Employment Industries by Sex in Belding

The Belding industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (89.9%), and Manufacturing (84.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.1%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Belding
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (23.1%)20 (76.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing505 (84.5%)93 (15.5%)
Wholesale Trade71 (89.9%)8 (10.1%)
Retail Trade313 (54.2%)264 (45.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing56 (72.7%)21 (27.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information37 (78.7%)10 (21.3%)
Finance & Insurance72 (46.5%)83 (53.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing14 (56.0%)11 (44.0%)
Professional & Scientific59 (49.6%)60 (50.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support25 (41.7%)35 (58.3%)
Educational Services28 (26.9%)76 (73.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance28 (10.9%)228 (89.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services118 (55.1%)96 (44.9%)
Public Administration22 (26.8%)60 (73.2%)
Total1,514 (57.0%)1,144 (43.0%)

Education in Belding

School Enrollment in Belding

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,334 students in Belding are elementary school (395 | 29.6%), high school (302 | 22.6%), and middle school (265 | 19.9%).
School Enrollment in Belding
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool362.7%
Kindergarten594.4%
Elementary School39529.6%
Middle School26519.9%
High School30222.6%
College / Undergraduate22516.9%
Graduate / Professional523.9%
Total1,334100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belding

Out of a total of 1,334 students who are enrolled in schools in Belding, 108 (8.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,226 (91.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (39.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belding
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old317 (85.7%)53 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds373 (96.9%)12 (3.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds242 (98.0%)5 (2.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds105 (92.1%)9 (7.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds96 (89.7%)11 (10.3%)
35 Years and over28 (60.9%)18 (39.1%)
Total1,226 (91.9%)108 (8.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belding

Business (159 | 27.5%), education (91 | 15.7%), liberal arts & history (70 | 12.1%), engineering (53 | 9.2%), and science & technology (36 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 578 individuals in Belding who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belding
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics223.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural223.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology254.3%
Social Sciences315.4%
Engineering539.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology366.2%
Business15927.5%
Education9115.7%
Literature & Languages81.4%
Liberal Arts & History7012.1%
Visual & Performing Arts132.2%
Communications213.6%
Arts & Humanities274.7%
Total578100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Belding

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belding

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Belding are males with 2 vehicles (658, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (401, making up 58.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belding
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle25 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle300 (20.6%)325 (29.0%)
2 Vehicles658 (45.2%)401 (35.8%)
3 Vehicles358 (24.6%)239 (21.4%)
4 Vehicles108 (7.4%)134 (12.0%)
5 or more Vehicles6 (0.4%)20 (1.8%)
Total1,455 (100.0%)1,119 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Belding

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Belding are 45 to 59 minutes (562 commuters, 22.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (369 commuters, 14.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (301 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in Belding
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2148.4%
5 to 9 Minutes36914.4%
10 to 14 Minutes2168.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1987.7%
20 to 24 Minutes30111.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1084.2%
30 to 34 Minutes29911.7%
35 to 39 Minutes712.8%
40 to 44 Minutes572.2%
45 to 59 Minutes56222.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1395.4%
90 or more Minutes210.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Belding

The most common commute times in Belding are 45 to 59 minutes (428 commuters, 29.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (185 commuters, 16.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Belding
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes71 (4.9%)143 (13.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes189 (13.0%)180 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes132 (9.1%)84 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes82 (5.6%)116 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes260 (17.9%)41 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes43 (3.0%)65 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes114 (7.8%)185 (16.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes25 (1.7%)46 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes24 (1.7%)33 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes428 (29.4%)134 (12.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes87 (6.0%)52 (4.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belding

The most frequent times of departure to work in Belding are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (339, 23.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (162, 14.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belding
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM172 (11.8%)23 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM68 (4.7%)84 (7.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM23 (1.6%)41 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM100 (6.9%)80 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM73 (5.0%)86 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM339 (23.3%)162 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM132 (9.1%)49 (4.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM133 (9.1%)116 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (0.3%)143 (13.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9 (0.6%)126 (11.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM75 (5.1%)37 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8 (0.5%)36 (3.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM199 (13.7%)73 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM120 (8.3%)44 (4.0%)
Total1,455 (100.0%)1,100 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Belding

Occupancy by Ownership in Belding

Of the total 2,148 dwellings in Belding, owner-occupied units account for 1,375 (64.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 773 (36.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Belding
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,37564.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units77336.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,148100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Belding

Occupancy by Household Size in Belding
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household61728.7%
2-Person Household67031.2%
3-Person Household44320.6%
4+ Person Household41819.5%
Total Housing Units2,148100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belding

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belding
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household305 (49.4%)312 (50.6%)
2-Person Household487 (72.7%)183 (27.3%)
3-Person Household298 (67.3%)145 (32.7%)
4+ Person Household285 (68.2%)133 (31.8%)
Total Housing Units1,375 (64.0%)773 (36.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belding

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belding
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School96 (45.1%)117 (54.9%)
High School Diploma479 (60.9%)307 (39.1%)
College/Associate Degree512 (61.3%)323 (38.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher288 (91.7%)26 (8.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belding

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belding
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years47422.1%
35 to 44 Years34115.9%
45 to 54 Years37617.5%
55 to 64 Years40919.0%
65 to 74 Years30714.3%
75 to 84 Years1406.5%
85 Years and Over1014.7%
Total2,148100.0%

Housing Finances in Belding

Median Income by Occupancy in Belding

Median Income by Occupancy in Belding
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,375 (64.0%)$68,403
Renter-Occupied773 (36.0%)$23,680
Average2,148 (100.0%)$52,083

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belding

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belding
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (0.9%)101 (13.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.5%)43 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99950 (3.6%)111 (14.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99940 (2.9%)79 (10.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (0.6%)90 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99946 (3.4%)57 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999188 (13.7%)156 (20.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999428 (31.1%)59 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999317 (23.1%)54 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999230 (16.7%)18 (2.3%)
$150,000 or more48 (3.5%)5 (0.6%)
Total1,375 (100.0%)773 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belding

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belding
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30041 (3.0%)86 (11.1%)
$300 to $499212 (15.4%)126 (16.3%)
$500 to $799389 (28.3%)148 (19.2%)
$800 to $999196 (14.2%)170 (22.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499406 (29.5%)180 (23.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999114 (8.3%)17 (2.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49917 (1.2%)31 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,375 (100.0%)773 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Belding

Housing Structures in Belding

Housing Structures in Belding
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,51470.5%
Single Unit, Attached231.1%
2 Unit Apartments582.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1316.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1195.5%
10 or more Apartments24211.3%
Mobile Home / Other612.8%
Total2,148100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belding

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belding
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,320 (87.2%)194 (12.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)131 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)119 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)242 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other55 (90.2%)6 (9.8%)
Total1,375 (64.0%)773 (36.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Belding

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Belding
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms31 (2.2%)198 (25.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms288 (20.9%)367 (47.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms657 (47.8%)139 (18.0%)
8 or more Rooms399 (29.0%)69 (8.9%)
Total1,375 (100.0%)773 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Belding

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Belding
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,262 (91.8%)509 (65.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas46 (3.4%)10 (1.3%)
Electricity61 (4.4%)207 (26.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (0.4%)47 (6.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,375 (100.0%)773 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Belding

Household Vehicle Usage in Belding
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle40 (2.9%)128 (16.6%)
1 Vehicle388 (28.2%)454 (58.7%)
2 Vehicles648 (47.1%)147 (19.0%)
3 or more Vehicles299 (21.7%)44 (5.7%)
Total1,375 (100.0%)773 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Belding

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Belding

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units560815
Median Property Value$123,700$133,100
Median Household Income$70,761$19
Monthly Housing Costs$521$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,710$14

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belding

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belding
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00049 (8.7%)36 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999194 (34.6%)247 (30.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999301 (53.7%)504 (61.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (1.3%)12 (1.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9999 (1.6%)10 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)6 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total560 (100.0%)815 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Belding

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Belding
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99968 (12.1%)7 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (2.5%)31 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99958 (10.4%)32 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999170 (30.4%)130 (16.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999117 (20.9%)258 (31.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99992 (16.4%)200 (24.5%)
$150,000 or more29 (5.2%)138 (16.9%)
Total560 (100.0%)815 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Belding

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Belding
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x352 (62.9%)67,250 (8,251.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x115 (20.5%)420 (51.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x19 (3.4%)194 (23.8%)
4.0x or more74 (13.2%)115 (14.1%)
Total560 (100.0%)815 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belding

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belding
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499198 (35.4%)89 (10.9%)
$800 to $1,499311 (55.5%)176 (21.6%)
Total560 (100.0%)815 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Belding

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belding

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belding
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,019 (99.1%)9 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years398 (75.2%)131 (24.8%)
26 to 34 Years649 (86.9%)98 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years878 (92.0%)76 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years546 (81.6%)123 (18.4%)
55 to 64 Years644 (94.6%)37 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years530 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,339 (91.8%)474 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Belding

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Belding
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,019 (99.1%)9 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen398 (75.2%)131 (24.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belding

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belding
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000826 (87.7%)116 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,179 (90.7%)121 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,022 (88.8%)129 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,129 (95.5%)53 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over1,160 (95.5%)55 (4.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belding

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belding
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6171 (46.0%)249 (66.9%)
6 to 18 Years604 (58.8%)493 (48.0%)
19 to 25 Years117 (22.1%)321 (60.7%)
25 to 34 Years155 (20.7%)494 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years316 (33.1%)573 (60.1%)
45 to 54 Years209 (31.2%)359 (53.7%)
55 to 64 Years234 (34.4%)498 (73.1%)
65 to 74 Years521 (98.3%)299 (56.4%)
75 Years and over303 (100.0%)150 (49.5%)
Total2,630 (45.2%)3,436 (59.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Belding

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Belding
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years101 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years91 (13.3%)83 (13.5%)
35 to 64 Years171 (14.7%)226 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years66 (27.2%)107 (37.3%)
75 Years and over31 (43.1%)121 (52.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Belding

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Belding: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years79 (6.8%)15 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years13 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (43.1%)72 (31.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Belding: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (0.9%)1 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years30 (12.3%)41 (14.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (0.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Belding: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years99 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years84 (12.3%)70 (11.4%)
35 to 64 Years95 (8.2%)20 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (3.7%)44 (15.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Belding: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (1.2%)48 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years38 (3.3%)165 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years20 (8.2%)86 (30.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)81 (35.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Belding: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years57 (4.9%)21 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (3.7%)49 (17.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (4.8%)

Technology Access in Belding

Computing Device Access in Belding

Computing Device Access in Belding
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,54171.7%
Smartphone1,86586.8%
Tablet1,22957.2%
No Computing Device1667.7%
Total2,148100.0%

Internet Access in Belding

Internet Access in Belding
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,58673.8%
Cellular Data Only25411.8%
Satellite Internet884.1%
No Internet28013.0%
Total2,148100.0%

Belding Summary

Belding is a city located in Ionia County, Michigan, United States. It is situated in the Grand River Valley, approximately 30 miles east of Grand Rapids. The population was 5,757 at the 2010 census.

History

Belding was founded in 1871 by brothers George and Charles Belding, who were from New York. The brothers purchased a large tract of land in the area and began to develop it. They built a sawmill, a grist mill, and a woolen mill, and the town quickly grew. The Belding brothers also established a post office in 1871, and the town was officially incorporated in 1891.
The Belding brothers were instrumental in the development of the town, and their legacy is still evident today. The Belding Brothers Company was the largest employer in the area for many years, and the company's woolen mill was the largest in the world at one time. The company was eventually sold to the American Woolen Company in 1929.

Geography

Belding is located at 42°53′45″N 85°14′45″W (42.895833, -85.245833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.17 square miles (10.78 km2), of which 4.14 square miles (10.71 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2) is water.

Economy

Belding's economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including Belding Tool & Die, Belding Machine & Tool, and Belding Manufacturing. The city is also home to several agricultural businesses, including Belding Farms, Belding Dairy, and Belding Produce.
Belding is also home to several retail businesses, including several restaurants, a grocery store, and several specialty shops. The city is also home to several medical facilities, including a hospital, a nursing home, and several medical offices.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,757 people, 2,310 households, and 1,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,400.3 inhabitants per square mile (540.3/km2). There were 2,521 housing units at an average density of 611.3 per square mile (235.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
There were 2,310 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Belding is a diverse community with a strong sense of community and pride. The city is home to several parks, a library, and a variety of recreational activities. The city also hosts several annual events, including the Belding Summer Festival and the Belding Balloon Festival.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Belding?
Total Population of Belding is 5,942.
What is the Total Male Population of Belding?
Total Male Population of Belding is 2,933.
What is the Total Female Population of Belding?
Total Female Population of Belding is 3,009.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Belding?
There are 97.47 Males per 100 Females in Belding.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Belding?
There are 102.59 Females per 100 Males in Belding.
What is the Median Population Age in Belding?
Median Population Age in Belding is 36.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Belding
Average Family Size in Belding is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Belding
Average Household Size in Belding is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Belding?
Per Capita income in Belding is $23,720.
What is the Median Family Income in Belding?
Median Family Income in Belding is $62,424.
What is the Median Household income in Belding?
Median Household Income in Belding is $52,083.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Belding?
Income or Wage Gap in Belding is 27.8%.
Women in Belding earn 72.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Belding?
Family Income Deficit in Belding is $11,812.
Families that are below poverty line in Belding earn $11,812 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Belding?
Inequality or Gini Index in Belding is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Belding?
There are 2,914 People in the Labor Forcein in Belding.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Belding?
61.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Belding.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Belding?
Unemployment Rate in Belding is 8.0%.