Population 5,637 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Belleville
Household size in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Belleville has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Madison area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has dropped from 2.60 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Belleville are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Madison area, where the median age is 38.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Belleville: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Madison area. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Belleville
Renters in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Belleville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Belleville: just 4.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across the Madison area. Belleville has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Belleville are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $814 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $945 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $993 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,046 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$232 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Belleville pays $1,046 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $232 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Belleville
Bachelor's degrees in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Belleville than nationally: 40.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in the Madison area as a whole (50.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.8 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Belleville: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend. Belleville has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Belleville
| Period | Belleville | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Belleville has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Belleville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 2.50 | 41.5 | 7.4% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 1987 | $1,046 | 40.2% | 97.6% | 1.1% |
| Dayton | 2.54 | 42.0 | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 1996 | $961 | 39.0% | 96.5% | 2.1% |
| Paoli | 2.76 | 43.7 | 4.9% | 7.0% | 4.3% | 1990 | $1,732 | 59.9% | 99.3% | 1.0% |
| New Glarus | 2.57 | 45.3 | 6.6% | 16.6% | 6.3% | 1974 | $1,075 | 41.3% | 97.0% | 4.9% |
| Brooklyn | 2.61 | 43.7 | 5.8% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 1987 | $1,409 | 40.4% | 96.5% | 2.0% |
| Attica | 2.59 | 45.9 | 4.0% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 1983 | $1,121 | 35.9% | 93.1% | 3.3% |
| Oregon | 2.51 | 40.6 | 10.7% | 23.3% | 3.0% | 1991 | $1,482 | 50.6% | 97.7% | 1.9% |
| Verona | 2.32 | 37.9 | 5.6% | 34.4% | 4.7% | 2005 | $1,770 | 69.4% | 98.6% | 1.5% |
| Monticello | 2.30 | 46.9 | 4.5% | 21.1% | 3.4% | 1970 | $926 | 25.1% | 95.8% | 2.0% |
| Forward | 2.55 | 49.8 | 3.1% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,400 | 40.3% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| Fitchburg | 2.14 | 36.3 | 8.3% | 48.9% | 3.1% | 1993 | $1,463 | 56.8% | 94.4% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Belleville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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