Belleville's Economy Strengthens as Population Growth Accelerates Post-2020

Belleville, Wisconsin reached a population of 2,765 in 2024, accompanied by a median household income of $84,474 and a poverty rate of 1.98 percent. These figures reflect the outcome of sustained expansion that began after 2020.

Population Growth as Foundation

The community recorded a 10.85 percent population increase since 2020. That expansion placed Belleville among faster-growing municipalities in the state and created additional demand for goods, services and housing. Local planning documents tie the rise in residents directly to the current scale of commercial activity.

With more households came the need for retail outlets, healthcare providers and manufacturing capacity. The result is an economy that rests on the same sectors that absorbed the added population rather than on new, untested industries.

Business Count and Major Employers

Fifty-eight businesses now operate in Belleville. Three stand out by employment size: Duluth Trading with 175 workers, Belleville Area School District with 141 employees and Federal Industries with 120 staff members. These organizations account for a large share of local payroll and have remained anchors through the recent period of resident growth.

Retail, healthcare and social assistance, and manufacturing continue to define the primary economic sectors. Each sector benefited from the post-2020 influx, as new residents both filled jobs and increased local spending.

Property Values and Broader Support

Median property value stands at $253,900. That level of housing value has helped sustain municipal revenue and encouraged reinvestment by existing businesses. The combination of rising population, established employers and stable property values forms the immediate backdrop for Belleville’s present economic position.

Local officials and business owners will continue to track these indicators to gauge whether the same growth pattern holds in coming years. Residents can review the demographic and employment data on the village website for updates on how the economy evolves from this point.