Demographics & People — Belding, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,949 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,000 |
| Median Age | 38.0 |
| Total Households | 2,154 |
| Family Households | 1,293 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,443 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Asian | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 418 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,793 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,764 |
| Other groups | 913 |
| Irish | 837 |
| English | 751 |
| Dutch | 382 |
| American | 376 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 291 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 286 |
| Scottish | 274 |
Language
| English Only | 5,342 |
| Spanish | 244 |
| Population 5+ | 5,655 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 333 |
| Population 18+ | 4,538 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belding, Michigan.