Belding City, Michigan
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 5877 people, 2185 households, and 1470 families living in the city. The population density was 1246.1 people per square mile (481.12/kmē), it would be the 284th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Michigan. There were 2289 housing units at an average density of 485 per square mile (187.26/kmē). The average household size was 2.6 people, and the average family size was 3.14 people. In the Belding City, 30.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.6% were 18 to 24, 29.5% were 25 to 44, 16.4% were 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males. The median age was 32.3 years, the median age of male residents at 30.2 and the median age of female residents at 33.8. The racial makeup of the city was 5669 White, 23 Black or African American, 32 American Indian, 26 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 90 from two or more races and 36 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32878, making its Michigan's 418th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $37111, it is the 146th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14779, it would be the 118th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Michigan. The median income is $22886, Males have a median income of $28359 versus $15348 for females.
In 2000, 1543 pupils and students, of which 770 are male and 773 are female, 26.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 89 nursery or pri school, 180 kindergarten, 771 elementary school, 364 high school and 139 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5877 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5877 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5865 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5797 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5789 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5829 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5819 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5819 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5780 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5741 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5691 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 35 | 54 | 89 |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 78 | 180 |
| Elementary school | 392 | 379 | 771 |
| High school | 193 | 171 | 364 |
| College or graduate school | 48 | 91 | 139 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belding city, Michigan | $32878 | $37111 | $14779 |
| Ionia County, Michigan | $43074 | $49797 | $17451 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |