Belding, MI

Belding, Michigan

Belding, Michigan, in Ionia county, is 24 miles E of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 123 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. As of the year 2000 census, 5,877 people lived in Belding.

The People and Families of Belding

In Belding, about 50% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Belding without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belding had a median family income of $37,111.

Political Inclinations

Belding residents donated more money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Belding Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Belding are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Belding, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Belding, MI

Comparing Belding to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Belding Almanac

Belding Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Belding Public Libraries

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Belding Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Belding residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Belding, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Belding High Schools (2004)

BELDING HIGH SCHOOL
850 HALL STREET
616-794-4900
Serves 736 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

BELDING COMM. ADULT & ALT. ED.
300 COVERED VILLAGE
616-794-4646
A Non-traditional School
Serves 63 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

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