Bellevue, Texas
Bellevue, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-07396[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1351848[4] |
Bellevue is a city in
History
The sparsely settled area developed around 1882 by the Ortons, when it was selected as a railroad shipping station. The community has had several declines and resurges. In 1902, the community incorporated, but then it was almost wiped out by a tornado in 1906. Now it is a small growing town.
Geography
Bellevue is located in southeastern Clay County at 33°38′7″N 98°0′56″W / 33.63528°N 98.01556°W (33.635221, –98.015609).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.84 square miles (2.18 km2), all land.[5]
Bellevue is located on U.S. Route 287, 78 miles (126 km) northwest of Fort Worth and 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Wichita Falls.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 699 | — | |
1920 | 782 | 11.9% | |
1930 | 546 | −30.2% | |
1940 | 503 | −7.9% | |
1950 | 418 | −16.9% | |
1960 | 309 | −26.1% | |
1970 | 323 | 4.5% | |
1980 | 352 | 9.0% | |
1990 | 333 | −5.4% | |
2000 | 386 | 15.9% | |
2010 | 362 | −6.2% | |
2019 (est.) | 347 | [2] | −4.1% |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
As of the
There were 140 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $51,000 versus $50,000 for females. The
Education
Bellevue is served by the Bellevue Independent School District.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Bellevue city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Climate Summary for Bellevue, Texas
External links
- See historic photos of Bellevue from the Clay County Historical Society, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
- Texas handbook: Bellevue