Belleville, Kansas

Belleville is a city in and the county seat of Republic County, Kansas, United States.[6] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,991.[7]

Belleville, Kansas
Republic County Courthouse (2010)
Location within Republic County and Kansas
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°49′25″N 97°37′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRepublic
Founded1869
Incorporated1887
Named forArabelle Tutton
Area
  Total2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2)
  Land2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2)
  Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
1,545 ft (471 m)
Population
  Total1,991
  Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,879
  Density920.18/sq mi (355.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66935
Area code785
FIPS code20-05600 [4]
GNIS ID0472835 [5]
WebsiteCity website

History

Belleville was founded in 1869, and incorporated as a city in 1878.[8] It was named for Arabelle Tutton, the wife of a member of the town company.[9]

The first post office in Belleville was established in February 1870.[10]

Geography

Belleville is located at 39°49′25″N 97°37′49″W (39.823548, -97.630183).[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.02 square miles (5.23 km2), of which 1.98 square miles (5.13 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1880238
18901,868684.9%
19001,833−1.9%
19102,22421.3%
19202,2541.3%
19302,3835.7%
19402,5808.3%
19502,85810.8%
19602,9402.9%
19703,0634.2%
19802,805−8.4%
19902,517−10.3%
20002,239−11.0%
20101,991−11.1%
2019 (est.)1,879[3]−5.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,991 people, 949 households, and 533 families living in the city. The population density was 1,005.6 inhabitants per square mile (388.3/km2). There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of 586.9 per square mile (226.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 949 households, of which 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 51.6 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 32.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,239 people, 1,045 households, and 606 families living in the city. The population density was 1,153.0 people per square mile (445.6/km2). There were 1,259 housing units at an average density of 648.4 per square mile (250.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.27% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 1,045 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 34.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,692, and the median income for a family was $36,515. Males had a median income of $24,743 versus $16,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,989. About 5.4% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Media

The city is served by The Belleville Telescope newspaper, established in 1870 and published continuously since 1873.[13]

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district.[14] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455.[15]

Area attractions

Notable people

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  8. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 170.
  9. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 270.
  10. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  11. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  13. Cutler, William (1883). History of the State of Kansas. Chicago, Illinois: A. T. Andreas. Archived from the original on 2003-05-10.
  14. "USD 109 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  15. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal. 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  16. Republic County Historical Society Museum Archived 2013-03-29 at the Wayback Machine
  17. Belleville High-banks schedule

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