Belleville, IL Demographics

A map of Belleville's Population by Race

Belleville, Illinois had a population of 42,404 in 2020. It was 57.0% White, 32.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belleville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Belleville is the 37th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Belleville's White Population

24,171 residents of Belleville identify as White, or 57.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Belleville roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Belleville is ranked #1318 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Belleville is more White than neighboring Fairview Heights (54.7% White). Belleville is less White than neighboring Swansea (64.5% White), Shiloh (60.2% White), Smithton (93% White), and Freeburg (92.5% White).

Belleville's Black Population

13,569 residents of Belleville identify as Black, or 32.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belleville larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Belleville is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Belleville is more Black than neighboring Swansea (22.7% Black), Fairview Heights (31.2% Black), Shiloh (25.3% Black), Smithton (0.9% Black), and Freeburg (0.8% Black).

Belleville's Asian Population

418 residents of Belleville identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belleville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Belleville is ranked #365 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Belleville is more Asian than neighboring Smithton (0.5% Asian), and Freeburg (0.2% Asian). Belleville is less Asian than neighboring Swansea (2.7% Asian), Fairview Heights (2.9% Asian), and Shiloh (2.8% Asian).

Belleville's Hispanic Population

1,594 residents of Belleville identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belleville less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Belleville is ranked #616 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Belleville is more Hispanic than neighboring Smithton (1.6% Hispanic), and Freeburg (2.4% Hispanic). Belleville is less Hispanic than neighboring Swansea (4.1% Hispanic), Fairview Heights (4.4% Hispanic), and Shiloh (5% Hispanic).

Belleville's Native American/Other Population

309 residents of Belleville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belleville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Belleville is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Belleville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smithton (0.4% Native American/Other). Belleville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Swansea (0.9% Native American/Other), Fairview Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), and Shiloh (0.8% Native American/Other).

Belleville's Multiracial Population

2,343 residents of Belleville identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belleville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Belleville is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Belleville is more Multiracial than neighboring Swansea (5.1% Multiracial), Smithton (3.6% Multiracial), and Freeburg (3.4% Multiracial). Belleville is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview Heights (6% Multiracial), and Shiloh (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.