Belleville, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

St. Clair County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Belleville based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Belleville
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 67Income: 40Home Value: 13Safety: 100Education: 28Median Age: 64Climate: 50Cost of Living: 48

Quick Stats

Population

41,722

2023 ACS

Median Income

$60,529

2023

Median Home Value

$131,000

2023

Median Rent

$947

2023

Median Age

38.3

Unemployment

5.3%

Cost of Living Index

96.6

100 = national avg

Belleville is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, with a population of 41,722 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Belleville is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Belleville is $60,529, and the median home value is $131,000. The cost of living index is 96.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $947 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, and the median age is 38.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

41,722

Male

19,779

47.4%

Female

21,943

52.6%

Median Age

38.3

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.3%

High School or Higher

38.8%

Foreign Born

3.1%

Veterans

7.0%

Married

33.0%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.556

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

57.8%

Foreign Born

3.1%

White
57.8%
Black
32.0%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
7.6%
Other
1.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%

1,431 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

96.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
887 (62.0%)
Puerto Rican
247 (17.3%)
Cuban
16 (1.1%)
Other Hispanic
279 (19.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
66 (18.0%)
Chinese
64 (17.4%)
Filipino
75 (20.4%)
Vietnamese
25 (6.8%)
Korean
5 (1.4%)
Japanese
32 (8.7%)
Cambodian
8 (2.2%)
Thai
27 (7.4%)
Other Asian
65 (17.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
34 (50.7%)
Samoan
12 (17.9%)
Other Pacific Islander
19 (28.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
39 (102.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

39,461

English Only

96.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

423 speakers

Limited English

1.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
423 (1.1%)
Arabic
326 (0.8%)
Other Indo-European
260 (0.7%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
224 (0.6%)
Other Languages
94 (0.2%)
Chinese
64 (0.2%)
Tagalog
62 (0.2%)
Other Asian
40 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
20 (0.1%)
Korean
5 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.7%

Limited English Proficiency

1.3%

Spanish
49.4% limited English
Arabic
41.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
36.5% limited English
Chinese
51.6% limited English
Tagalog
37.1% limited English
Other Asian
57.5% limited English
German
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,934

7.0% of population

Disability Rate

19.4%

568 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$52,237

Unemployment Rate

1.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
34.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
34.2%
Vietnam
24.5%
Korea
2.3%
World War II
2.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.2%
35-54
32.3%
55-64
21.8%
65-74
23.2%
75+
13.5%

Male Veterans

2,633

89.7%

Female Veterans

301

10.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$52,237

Non-Veteran Income

$36,829

Difference

$15,408

41.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

568

Without Disability

2,366

Disability Rate

19.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

24,352

#1 Ancestry

German

22.1% (9,205)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

10.7% (4,470)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.1% (3,369)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
22.1%
Irish
10.7%
English
8.1%
American
2.7%
Italian
2.4%
Polish
2.0%
French
2.0%
Scottish
1.6%
European
1.1%
Arab
1.0%
Dutch
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Welsh
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Hungarian
0.4%
West Indian
0.3%
Czech
0.3%
Swedish
0.3%
Austrian
0.3%
British
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

17,694

Family Households

9,654

54.6%

Married Couples

6,062

34.3%

Non-Family Households

8,040

45.4%

Single Mother Households

2,656

15.0%

Single Father Households

936

5.3%

Living Alone

7,216

40.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,208

In Married Couple

4,476

54.5%

With Single Mother

2,785

33.9%

With Single Father

947

11.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$81,264

Married Couple Income

$101,728

Single Mother Income

$46,970

Single Father Income

$68,929

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

603

Grandparents Responsible

261

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$60,529

-17% vs national

Per Capita Income

$33,315

-10% vs national

Poverty Rate

14.9%

+9% vs national

Gini Index

0.4460

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.3%

+2% vs national

SNAP Recipients

16.0%

of households

How Belleville Compares

Belleville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Belleville is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Belleville. The median household income here is $60,529.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.2%
$25-50K
23.1%
$50-75K
17.2%
$75-100K
14.4%
$100-150K
14.7%
$150-200K
6.3%
$200K+
4.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

-5% vs IL avg

Labor Force

21,341

Employed

19,869

Mean Commute

23 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

38.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.3

Work from Home

11.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

96.6

100 = national avg

-3.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$42,485

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$100,419

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
96.9
Food
96.3
Transportation
99.4
Healthcare
97.0
Utilities
97.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$995

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,218

per month

The median household income in Belleville, IL is $60,529, which is 17.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $33,315. The poverty rate of 14.9% is higher than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4460, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 21,341. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 23 minutes, with 11.0% working from home. About 76.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 96.6, which is 3.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 96.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,485 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$145,000

Median List Price

$148,700

Price Per Sq Ft

$89

Days on Market

58

Active Inventory

154

Months of Supply

2.9

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$153,134

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,091

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

34.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.1%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
34.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.7%
Listings with Price Drops
20.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 2.1%List Price โ†‘ 2.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

53

New Listings

52

Homes Sold โ†“ 31.2%New Listings โ†“ 20.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$89

Median List $/SF

$102

Sale $/SF โ†“ 7.3%List $/SF โ†“ 1.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Belleville, IL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, home prices have risen 312.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 75.2%. The 10-year growth rate is 80.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 46.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.6%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader St. Louis, MO-IL housing market rather than Belleville alone.

40yr โ†‘ 312%20yr โ†‘ 75.2%10yr โ†‘ 80.4%5yr โ†‘ 46.7%2yr โ†‘ 10.6%Q3 1975 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: St. Louis, MO-IL

Belleville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Belleville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$131,000

Median Rent

$947

Total Housing Units

20,187

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Owner Occupied

61.0%

Renter Occupied

39.0%

Median Property Tax

$2,924

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,072

Housing Types

Single Family
69.1%
Multi-Family
28.3%
Mobile Home
2.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,924

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.23%

of home value

Median Home Value

$131,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,435

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,924) by the median home value ($131,000). In Belleville, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.23%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Belleville, IL is $145,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 58 days on the market. 34.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $89. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,091/month. About 61.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 20,187 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,924. The effective tax rate is 2.23%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.32

per 1,000 residents

+105% vs national

Property Crime Rate

18.12

per 1,000 residents

+5% vs national

Total Crimes

943

2024

Violent Clearance

49%

cases solved

Property Clearance

19%

cases solved

YoY Change

+28.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Belleville Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Belleville vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Belleville is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 5.0%Property โ†“ 54.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Belleville police solve 83% of murder cases but only 3% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.1583.3%
RapeViolent310.773.2%
RobberyViolent150.3733.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1624.0358.0%
BurglaryProperty2345.8210.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty3639.0229.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1323.285.3%

Belleville, IL reported 214 violent crimes and 729 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 residents is 104.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 49% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 363 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 24.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242147295.3218.12
20231697004.1417.15
20221746284.2115.21
20211345253.3313.06
20202361,0655.8226.27
20192271,0935.5526.70
20181821,2614.4130.55
20172121,3865.1133.39
20162541,6766.1040.25
20152361,6725.6039.67

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

94.9

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

95.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

37.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

74.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$9.8M

Individual Assistance

$53.1M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $9.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$28.1M
Severe Storm and Flooding โ†’FloodOct 2022โ€”$22.5M
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$6.3M$2.4M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodSep 2019$1.3Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$6Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2008$533Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2007$1.7Mโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$22Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 1995โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 1994โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1986โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 1983โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1979โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1973โ€”โ€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodAug 1969โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoJun 1968โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 22 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,465

Total Claims Paid

$7,793,920

Avg Claim Payout

$5,320

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

12

Federal Funding

$6,222,650

Properties Protected

324

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.33

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine9$6,222,650
103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies2$0
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Belleville has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, earthquake, hail. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 1,465 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,844,301 in public assistance recovery funding. $53,052,193 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

2.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.6%

Arthritis

27.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

34.4%

Lack of Support

27.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.7%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Belleville has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Memorial Hospital1.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Anderson Hospital14.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center14.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes
Gateway Regional Medical Center15.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Red Bud Regional Hospital21.6 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

368

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
ARAPAHO VILLAGE MHP3680

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

23 min

-1% vs national

Drive Alone

76.2%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

3.6%

+306% vs national

Work From Home

11.0%

+18% vs national

Carpool

6.6%

Walk / Bike

1.8%

combined

How Belleville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

6-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344020
202266010
202122000
202044010
201933210
201811100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Belleville, IL is 23 minutes, which is 1.3% below the national average of 23 minutes. 76.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.0% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 3.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.6% of workers carpool. 1.7% walk to work. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.3%

of households

No Internet

7.8%

of households

Total Households

17,694

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.3%
Cellular Data Plan
84.0%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.9%
No Internet Access
7.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.4%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.3%

of households

Tablet

59.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.4%
Smartphone
88.4%
Desktop / Laptop
72.3%
Tablet
59.1%
Smartphone Only
11.2%
No Computer
7.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Belleville vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

368

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ARAPAHO VILLAGE MHPCommunityPurchased surface water3680

89.6% of households in Belleville have broadband internet access. 70.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.8% of households have no internet access. 11.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 368 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Belleville is located in St. Clair County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Belleville.

Election Overview

Source: St. Clair County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

63,433

53.0%

GOP Votes

54,021

45.1%

Total Votes

119,655

Margin

D+7.9%

Shift from 2020

R+0.9pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+7.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202463,43354,021119,65553.0%45.1%D+7.9
202068,32557,150128,10453.3%44.6%D+8.7
201660,18053,479119,20150.5%44.9%D+5.6

In the 2024 presidential election, St. Clair County recorded 119,655 total votes. Democrats won the county with 53.0% of the vote compared to 45.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+7.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, St. Clair County has shifted 2.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

323

Total Assets

$293.1M

Total Income

$222.7M

Per 10K Residents

77.4

nonprofits

-32.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

24

Median Assets

$243K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
54
Religion
42
Education
40
Arts & Culture
19
Recreation & Sports
17
Community Improvement
11
Philanthropy
9
Youth Development
8
Animal-Related
7
Health Care
6
Crime & Legal
6
Public Benefit
5
Environment
4
Housing & Shelter
4
Mental Health
3
Voluntary Health
3
Public Safety
3
International
3
Civil Rights
3
Unknown
3
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Science & Tech
1
86.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $253.3M of $293.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Belleville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INCโ€”$138.7M$65.6M1987
APARTMENT COMMUNITY OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWSHuman Services$30.6M$10.5M1946
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINOISHuman Services$21.6M$48.8M2012
HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN IL INCHuman Services$19.9M$21.7M1983
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$17.0M$7.6M1975
NATIONAL CHILDRENS CANCER SOCIETY INCโ€”$7.2M$12.3M1988
VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOISHuman Services$5.9M$3.9M1988
FAMILY HOSPICE OF BELLEVILLE AREAHealth Care$4.8M$4.0M1992
HEARTLANDS CONSERVANCYEnvironment$4.4M$2.1M1991
MEMORIAL GROUP INCHealth Care$3.2M$1.8M1988
BETA SIGMA PSI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.3M$292K1983
SIGNAL HILL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION INCPublic Safety$2.3M$273K2012
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER SOUTHERN ILLINOISVoluntary Health$2.3M$2.5M1984
LEE HOPP SAVE FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.2M$94K1994
PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF THE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SVCS CORPHuman Services$2.1M$2.1M2005
CHILDREN FIRST FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$1.9M$1.8M1992
ST CLAIR ASSOCIATED VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISES INCORPORATEDEmployment$1.7M$2.6M1973
BELLEVILLE AREA HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$1.6M$1.3M1965
COMMUNITY INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRYReligion$1.4M$1.4M2007
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSIONEducation$1.4M$1.3M1992
HAROLD LINDBERGH ZARING CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$3.2M1997
ST CLAIR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYโ€”$1.1M$76K1941
BELLEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 118 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LTDEducation$1.1M$624K1999
BELLEVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLUnknown$1.0M$103K2019
ST CLAIR COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERCrime & Legal$942K$813K1999
CASA OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOISCivil Rights$921K$1.6M1989
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ILLINOISPhilanthropy$897K$1.0M1949
BETHANY PLACEHuman Services$871K$773K2024
SIGNAL HILL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LTDArts & Culture$853K$281K1991
JANKLOW FOUNDATIONโ€”$851K$67K1968
ST CLAIR COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUNDโ€”$664K$115Kโ€”
BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 201 EDUCATIONAL FNDTN LTDEducation$659K$87K2001
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOISโ€”$626K$665K1981
COLLEGE OF GOVERNOR FRENCHEducation$603K$767K2019
COMMUNITY KINDNESS INCPhilanthropy$563K$236K1996
ST CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCYCommunity Improvement$524K$7.8M1992
ART ON THE SQUARE FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$469K$287K2004
WEST END REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION NFPCommunity Improvement$463K$352K2006
CENTRAL STATES NUMISMATIC SOCIETYEducation$398K$675K2005
SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATIONHuman Services$381K$20K2024
WRITERS PLANNERS TRAINERSVoluntary Health$372K$565K2015
BELLEVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLUBHealth Care$368K$482K2022
BOYS FOOTBALL CLUB OF BELLEVILLERecreation & Sports$286K$175K1999
MINDSEYE RADIOHuman Services$286K$836K2016
ST LOUIS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICCONFERENCERecreation & Sports$257K$386K2008
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF BELLEVILLEArts & Culture$247K$95K1947
LABOR & INDUSTRY MUSEUMArts & Culture$238K$19K1999
VENEGONI-SARTORE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRPhilanthropy$238K$12K2007
TEEN COURT FOUNDATION OF ST CLAIR COUNTYCrime & Legal$223K$107K2018
ASP2 STEAM ACADEMY INC NFPEducation$205K$236K2019

Belleville, IL has 323 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $293.1M. The most common category is Human Services, with 54 organizations. 24 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 77.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

397

Total Approved

$113.5M

Jobs Supported

3,358

Per 10K Residents

95.2

SBA loans

-5.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

68

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

64 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

358

Total Amount

$89.2M

Avg Loan

$249,100

Median Loan

$112,150

SBA Guaranteed

$66.6M(75%)

Jobs Supported

2,674

50410% of all loans

Loans

39

Total Amount

$24.4M

Avg Loan

$624,641

Median Loan

$399,000

7(a) โ€” 90%504 โ€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

60

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$28.1M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$468,318

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services49 loans
NAICS 72
$14.8M
Other Services45 loans
NAICS 81
$11.2M
Construction39 loans
NAICS 23
$7.4M
Retail Trade34 loans
NAICS 44
$10.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance29 loans
NAICS 62
$9.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Wisper Isp Inc.4$6.0M
Prec Sportsplex Llc2$3.6M
Dahm & Schell, Inc.3$3.1M
Rauckman Utility Products Llc4$3.0M
King's Food Products Inc.2$2.8M
Etf Auto 262 Llc1$2.6M
St. Clair Bowl Inc.1$2.4M
Eckert's Inc.1$2.0M
Gsm Belleville Llc1$2.0M
Arctic Food Services Inc.3$1.8M

Belleville, IL has received 397 SBA loans totaling $113.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 358 loans (90% of the total), supporting 2,674 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 39 loans totaling $24.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Belleville is U.S. Bank, National Association with 64 loans. That works out to 95.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

16

Total Population

203,291

Avg Median Income

$70,375

Avg Home Value

-$41,522,054

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
622035,539$41,134$72,700$9705.7
622044,824$36,789$48,200$7834.6
622055,760$41,059$46,200$1,0156.4
622076,801$29,184$54,400$8036.2
6220816,653$78,423$167,900$1,22213.4
6222019,391$65,261$141,300$97628.9
6222129,281$78,619$207,200$1,07835.0
6222316,269$69,620$149,600$1,02625.7
622255,606$91,988N/A$1,6695.3
6222628,543$66,018$162,500$94613.9
622327,480$64,268$114,800$1,07712.8
622394,381$57,793$111,700$9358.6
622436,522$93,328$268,200$1,10051.7
622606,518$93,929$229,600$1,00043.9
6226935,536$100,167$274,200$1,25829.8
622854,187$118,413$265,300$85916.2

Belleville, IL has 16 ZIP codes with a combined population of 203,291. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $70,375. The average median home value is -$41,522,054. The average median monthly rent is $1,045.

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