Belvidere
City in Boone County, Illinois
Belvidere is a city in Boone County, Illinois, with 25,339 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 827 ft (252 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherry Valley, 4.9 miles SW.
- 25,339residents (2020 Census)
- 827 ftelevation · 252 m
- 13.4 sq miland area · 34.6 km²
- 1,898 / sq mipopulation density
- 61008ZIP code
About Belvidere
Belvidere () is a city in and the county seat of Boone County, Illinois, United States. It is settled on the Kishwaukee River in far northern Illinois. The population was 25,339 at the 2020 census. Belvidere is part of the Rockford metropolitan area.
Known as the "City of Murals", Belvidere is home to several public art installations throughout the North and South State Street historic districts, which are on the National Register of Historic Places. These historic districts are home to the Boone County Museum of History, the Funderburg House Museum, several restaurants and bars, and antique and boutique stores. Popular festivities like Heritage Days are held yearly.
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Living in Belvidere
- Median household income
- $64,528
- Median home value
- $158,900
- Median rent
- $991/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Belvidere had 25,339 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,339 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,898 per sq mi (733 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belvidere at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,339 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.35 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2654° N, 88.8878° W |
| ZIP code | 61008 |
| Official website | ci.belvidere.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1705092 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belvidere
- Cherry Valley4.9 mi SW
- Timberlane5.0 mi N
- Candlewick Lake6.0 mi N
- Poplar Grove6.2 mi N
- Argyle6.7 mi NW
- Caledonia7.1 mi N
- Loves Park7.6 mi NW
- Garden Prairie9.0 mi E
- Rockford9.0 mi W
- Machesney Park9.9 mi NW
- New Milford10.7 mi SW
- Capron12.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Belvidere
What county is Belvidere in?
Belvidere is in Boone County, Illinois.
What is the population of Belvidere, IL?
25,339 people lived in Belvidere at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belvidere, IL?
The ZIP code of Belvidere is 61008.
What is the elevation of Belvidere?
827 feet (252 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belvidere?
Cherry Valley (4.9 mi), Timberlane (5.0 mi), Candlewick Lake (6.0 mi), Poplar Grove (6.2 mi), Argyle (6.7 mi).
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