Belding, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,949
Population
1,260/sq mi density
$55,895
Median Income
$25,270 per capita
$152,700
Home Value
$275,104 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
351
Violent Crime/100K
619 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,895 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,700 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,949
Census 2023
Population Density
1,260
per square mile
Land Area
4.9
square miles (12.7 km²)
Median Age
37.2 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.5%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.5%
Spanish
3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.7%
Veterans
6.2%
3% above US avg (6%)
Disability
16.2%
25% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.6%
23% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.396
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,949 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,260 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.7% |
| Veterans | 6.2% |
| Disability | 16.2% |
| Health Insurance | 93.4% |
| Uninsured | 6.6% |
| Broadband Access | 86.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.396 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |