Belvidere township, Illinois
Belvidere township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Belvidere township is a geographic entity located in Boone County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 29,501. The land area covers 36.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 29,501 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,375 | ±338 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,794 | ±319 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,375 | ±338 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 419 | ±192 |
| Median Home Value | $198,300 | ±$11,159 |
| Median Gross Rent | $974 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,622 | ±$6,986 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,857 | ±$2,642 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,291 | ±745 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,035 | ±565 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 29,342 (2024)
ID: 125103
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
8200 FAIRGROUNDS RD, BELVIDERE IL 61008-9791
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COUNTY OF BOONE
GUS Population: 53,313 (2024)
ID: 201613
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1212 LOGAN AVE, SUITE 102, BELVIDERE IL 61008-4033
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Belvidere | 06-08 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Belvidere | 09-12 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Belvidere | 09-12 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Belvidere | 06-08 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Alternative School Belvidere | 09-12 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Belvidere | KG-05 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Belvidere | KG-05 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Belvidere | KG-05 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Belvidere | KG-05 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Belvidere | PK-05 | Belvidere, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
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College Vocational | 4.7 mi away | 6943 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108 |
8156399200
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IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 320 NORTH STATE STREET, BELVIDERE, IL, 61008 |
(815) 544-3838
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Rock Valley College
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College | 5.6 mi away | 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL, 61114-5699 |
8159217821
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IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 320 NORTH STATE STREET, BELVIDERE, IL, 61008 |
(815) 544-3838
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Saint Anthony College of Nursing
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College | 5.6 mi away | 3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL, 61114 |
8152827900
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CHERRY VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 755 EAST STATE STREET, CHERRY VALLEY, IL, 61016 |
(815) 332-5161
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Rasmussen University-Illinois
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College | 5.6 mi away | 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor, Rockford, IL, 61108-2513 |
8153164800
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EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 6685 EAST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61108 |
(815) 966-2748
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 5485 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108 |
6305283330
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NORTH SUBURBAN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 6340 NORTH SECOND STREET, LOVES PARK, IL, 61111 |
(815) 633-4247
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP, IL US, located 12.1 miles from Belvidere township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1° | 14.5° | 21.8° | 1.60" | 10.9" |
| February | 33.4° | 17.8° | 25.6° | 1.63" | 8.5" |
| March | 46.5° | 28.1° | 37.3° | 2.40" | 4.9" |
| April | 59.7° | 38.5° | 49.1° | 3.75" | 0.9" |
| May | 71.2° | 49.5° | 60.4° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 59.6° | 70.1° | 5.23" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.6° | 73.8° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 61.8° | 71.9° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 53.5° | 64.4° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.3° | 41.8° | 52.0° | 2.63" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.1° | 30.5° | 38.8° | 2.27" | 2.3" |
| December | 34.3° | 20.2° | 27.3° | 1.93" | 9.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere city | City | 1.1 mi | — |
| Timberlane village | Village | 3.9 mi | — |
| Candlewick Lake CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Poplar Grove village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Cherry Valley village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Argyle CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1700705105. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.