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Belleville, IL


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Belleville, Illinois

Belleville, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 17 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Saint Louis metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Belleville is home to some 41,410 residents.

The People and Families of Belleville

In Belleville, about 47% of adults are married. People in Belleville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Belleville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belleville had a median family income of $46,426.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($35,900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Belleville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Belleville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Belleville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Belleville, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Belleville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Belleville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Belleville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Belleville, IL

Comparing Belleville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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