Bellevue, Kentucky
Bellevue, Kentucky | ||
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FIPS code 21-05446 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2403846[2] | |
Website | www.bellevueky.org |
Bellevue is a
History
Before Bellevue was founded, the area was used for hunting, fishing, and warfare by
The city was formally incorporated by act of the
By the 1890s, Bellevue was bustling. Balke's Opera House at Berry and Fairfield Avenues served as the town hall and firehouse. A city directory listed 15 grocery stores, four bakeries, six boot makers, seven confectioneries, two livery stables, a blacksmith, three millinaries, six doctors, seven saloons, and a wagon manufacturer.
Throughout Bellevue's history, Fairfield Avenue has been the city's primary business area. In 1894, Bellevue city fathers, attempting to bring more settlers to the city, published a brochure describing the avenue's commercial quality: "Fairfield Avenue, running east and west through the entire town, is the principal business thoroughfare, and business houses are kept well stocked with the latest and best of everything in all branches of trade.[10]
The Taylor's Daughters Historic District is the local historic district.
At the turn of the 20th century, Bellevue, like
Bellevue is becoming the bedroom community of Northern Kentucky, while its neighboring cities—
Geography
Bellevue is located in the extreme northern portion of Kentucky, directly across the
Bellevue is on a gentle slope that rises toward the Kentucky Highlands region south of the city.[7] Topographically, Bellevue is higher in elevation than its neighboring cities.[7] When the Ohio River would rise, homes in Dayton and Newport would flood while homes in Bellevue (with the exception of homes in proximity to the riverbank) remained safe from rising water.[7] For this reason, Bellevue is not protected by a levee, whereas Dayton and Newport are.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 1,460 | — | |
1890 | 3,163 | 116.6% | |
1900 | 6,332 | 100.2% | |
1910 | 6,683 | 5.5% | |
1920 | 7,379 | 10.4% | |
1930 | 8,497 | 15.2% | |
1940 | 8,741 | 2.9% | |
1950 | 9,040 | 3.4% | |
1960 | 9,336 | 3.3% | |
1970 | 8,847 | −5.2% | |
1980 | 7,678 | −13.2% | |
1990 | 6,997 | −8.9% | |
2000 | 6,480 | −7.4% | |
2010 | 5,955 | −8.1% | |
2020 | 5,548 | −6.8% | |
2022 (est.) | 5,630 | [14] | 1.5% |
U.S. Decennial Census[15] |
As of the
There were 2,644 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,550, and the median income for a family was $46,800. Males had a median income of $32,381 versus $26,606 for females. The
Education
Schools in Bellevue belong to Bellevue Independent School District. There are two schools in the district, Grandview Elementary and Bellevue High School.[17]
For the 2011 to 2012 school year, there were approximately 783 students enrolled.[18]
Notable people
- Edward Blau, physician
- Harlan Hubbard, artist
- Eddie Hunter, baseball player
- Virginia Weiffenbach Kettering, philanthropist
- Art Mergenthal, football player
- Harry Steinfeldt, baseball player
See also
- List of cities and towns along the Ohio River
Notes
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bellevue, Kentucky
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ Clarke, S. J. (1912). Cincinnati, the Queen City, 1788–1912, Volume 2. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 533. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- ^ a b c City of Bellevue 2005, p. 7
- ^ a b c d City of Bellevue 2005, p. 8
- ^ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Bellevue, Kentucky". Accessed 15 Jul 2013.
- ISBN 9780722249208.
- ^ "History". Archived from the original on June 18, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2006.
- ^ The Kentucky Post. June 12, 2000.
- ^ Jeffrey McMurray, Associated Press (July 7, 2007). "Cities divide to conquer growth". Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com. Retrieved July 8, 2007.[dead link]
- ^ Mike Rutledge (June 24, 2007). "Hot neighborhoods: Bellevue". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved January 1, 2009.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Bellevue Independent Schools". Bellevue Independent Schools. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ "Bellevue Independent School District". Education.com. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
References
- City of Bellevue (2005), Images of America: Bellevue, Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, ISBN 0-7385-4168-0