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Belgium, Wisconsin

Belgium, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee county, is 18 miles S of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (center to center) and 32 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 1,678 people people live in Belgium.

The People and Families of Belgium

In Belgium, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in Belgium tend to contain married couples. The village has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Belgium spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The village is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belgium had a median family income of $59,375. Overall, families in Belgium are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Belgium does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($4,000) in Belgium than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Belgium Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Belgium, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages.

Commuting

In Belgium, 93% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Belgium is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBelgium Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Belgium Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Belgium People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Belgium Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Belgium Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Belgium, WI

Comparing Belgium to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men97
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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