Belgium, Illinois facts for kids
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Village (United States)
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Location of Belgium in Vermilion County, Illinois.
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Location in Vermilion County, Illinois
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Location in Illinois
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Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Danville, Georgetown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 358 |
| • Density | 824.88/sq mi (318.81/km2) |
| ZIP code |
61883
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-04689 |
| GNIS ID | 2398070 |
| Website | http://www.belgiumillinois.us/ |
Belgium is a small village located in Vermilion County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger Danville, Illinois area. In 2010, about 404 people lived there.
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Where is Belgium, Illinois?
Belgium is a small village in Illinois. It covers an area of about 0.43 square miles (1.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Belgium?
The number of people living in Belgium has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 433 | — | |
| 1920 | 489 | 12.9% | |
| 1930 | 484 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 472 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 493 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 494 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 578 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 568 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 511 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 466 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 404 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 358 | −11.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 466 people living in the village. These people lived in 185 different homes. Most of the people living in Belgium were White. A small number were Native American or from other races. About 2.36% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Belgium
The population in Belgium is made up of people of all ages.
- About 28.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 31.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Around 12.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 34 years old. This means that half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
Getting Around Belgium
Danville Mass Transit provides bus service for the village. Route 9 connects Belgium to downtown Danville and other places nearby. This helps people travel around the area even if they don't have a car.
