Belleville, Illinois
Belleville: The county seat of St. Clair County, Illinois. It is located on the Mississippi River in the southwestern part of the state. Belleville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Belleville Historical Society and the Belleville Museum.
About
Belleville is a city located in the county of Saint Clair in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 44,288 and a population density of 728 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,536 inhabitants.
The city was created 210 years ago in 1813.
Belleville is a city and the county seat of St. Clair County, Illinois, coterminous with the now defunct Belleville Township. It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.
It is located in East-Central Illinois, along the Illinois River opposite its twin city of O'Fallon, Missouri, which lies to its west across the river. The two cities form "Metro-East," a part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city was founded in 1818 by Antoine Peltier (also known as Anthony Pelter). Originally from Sainte-Scholastique d'Achigan (now Sainte-Scholastique), Quebec, Canada, he had arrived in New Orleans in 1799, then established a fur trading post and later a farm on Bayou Laclede near St. Louis, Missouri. He eventually settled at what became known as Belleville (which means "beautiful hill" in French).
Peltier's trading post was located at what is now downtown Belleville, Illinois. In 1819 Peltier sold all his holdings to a group
Quick Facts about Belleville
| Population : | 40,536 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Saint Clair County |
| Different from : | Belleville |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 60.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 515 feet / 157 meters |
| Capital city : | Belleville is capital of St. Clair County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1814 (210 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:02:16 (17th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 62220 |
| Density : | 666 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Belleville is located at 38°31'12"N 89°59'2"W (38.5200500, -89.9839900).
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Official website of Belleville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Belleville decreased by 9.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 44,288 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,922 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,503 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,036 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42,679 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 42,235 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,873 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,683 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,341 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,897 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,536 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 34,049 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 31,760 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,046 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 31,765 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 34.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 5.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.3% |
| White only, percent : | 62.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 18.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 65.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 11.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 938 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $195,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,317 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $435 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,169 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,695 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 4.06 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 263,435 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 80,820 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,587 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,380 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $14,238 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,426 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,023 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,293 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,077 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 309 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 186 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,199 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 567.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 56.01 |
Other Places in Belleville
1 Belleville City Hall
101 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Belleville
709 N 2nd St, Belleville, IL 62220 ➦ Show Map
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3 Stookey Town Hall
313 Eiler Rd, Belleville, IL 62223 ➦ Show Map
☎ +16185387700 🔗 Url
People born in Belleville (113)
People born in Belleville, including association football player Jenny Bindon, professional golfer, golf course architect Bob Goalby, actress Jaimee Foxworth, .
List
- Craig Virgin (American ultra distance runner) he was born in 02/08/1955
- David Rasche (American actor) he was born in 07/08/1944
- Bird Segle McGuire (American politician (1865-1930)) he was born in 13/10/1865
- Ray Knepper (American formula one driver) he was born in 22/02/1920
- Darius Miles (American basketball player) he was born in 09/10/1981
- Ernest Hilgard (American psychologist) he was born in 25/07/1904
- Buddy Ebsen (American actor and dancer (1908-2003)) he was born in 02/04/1908
- David Mings (American musician) he was born in 01/01/2000
- David Wessel (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1942
- Jay Farrar (Rock and country singer, guitarist) he was born in 26/12/1966
- Jim Knobeloch (American actor) he was born in 18/03/1950
- Hugo Osterhaus (United States Navy Rear Admiral) he was born in 15/06/1851
- Jeff Tweedy (musician) he was born in 25/08/1967
- Stanley Girard Schlarman (Catholic bishop) he was born in 27/07/1933
- Alan J. Dixon (American politician from Illinois (1927-2014)) he was born in 07/07/1927
- Richard L. Schmalensee (economist from United States of America) he was born in 16/02/1944
- William Linn Westermann (American historian and papyrologist) he was born in 15/09/1873
- Kevin Von Erich (American professional wrestler) he was born in 15/05/1957
Schools in Belleville
College & universities near Belleville, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Belleville, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Belleville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevill Post Office | Belleville (IL) | 62220 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Belleville , New Jersey township in New Jersey with a population of 36,446 people.
- Belleville , Michigan city in Michigan, USA with a population of 3,865 people.
- Belleville , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 1,841 people.
- Belleville , Wisconsin village in Dane and Green Counties, Wisconsin with a population of 538 people.
- Belleville , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 411 people.
Other cities in Saint Clair County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Clair County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon | 29,606 | Township in St. |
| East Saint Louis | 25,776 | City in St. |
| Crest Hill | 20,209 | City in Will County, Illinois |
| Fairview Heights | 16,127 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Cahokia | 13,742 | Village in St. |
| Shiloh | 13,653 | Town in St. |
| Swansea | 13,276 | Village in St. |
| Pontiac | 11,176 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Summit | 10,977 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Mascoutah | 8,076 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Centreville | 4,844 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Lebanon | 4,225 | City in St. |
| Freeburg | 4,223 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rosemont | 4,147 | Village in the U. |
| Caseyville | 4,115 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Dupo | 3,845 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Belleville distances to largest Illinois cities
