Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue (French for "beautiful view"; previously named Belleview[5]) is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States and a southern suburb of Omaha. The population was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Bellevue is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Originally settled by European Americans in the 1830s, Bellevue was incorporated in 1855 and is the oldest continuous town in Nebraska. The Nebraska State Legislature has credited the town as being the second-oldest settlement in Nebraska. It was once the seat of government in Nebraska.[6]

Bellevue, Nebraska
City
Aerial view of Offutt Air Force Base with Bellevue in foreground
Location of Bellevue within Nebraska and Sarpy County
Coordinates: 41°9′31″N 95°56′3″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountySarpy
Area
 • Total16.73 sq mi (43.33 km2)
 • Land16.57 sq mi (42.92 km2)
 • Water0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
Elevation
1,033 ft (315 m)
Population
 • Total50,137
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
53,544
 • Density3,230.99/sq mi (1,247.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code(s)402/531
FIPS code31-03950
GNIS feature ID0827304[4]
Websitehttp://www.bellevue.net/

Geography

Bellevue is located at an elevation of 1159  ft (353 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.02 square miles (41.49 km2), of which 15.85 square miles (41.05 km2) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) is water.[7] It is bounded on the east by the Missouri River.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880211—
1890754257.3%
1900527−30.1%
191059613.1%
192069516.6%
19301,01746.3%
19401,18416.4%
19503,858225.8%
19608,831128.9%
197021,953148.6%
198021,813−0.6%
199039,24079.9%
200044,38213.1%
201050,13713.0%
2019 (est.)53,544[3]6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2018 Estimate[9]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 50,137 people, 19,142 households, and 13,371 families living in the city. The population density was 3,163.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,221.3/km2). There were 20,591 housing units at an average density of 1,299.1 per square mile (501.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% White, 6.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.9%.[2]

Of the 19,142 households 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 24.3% of households were one person and 7.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age was 34.8 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 44,382 people, 16,937 households, and 11,940 families living in the city. The population density was 3,346.4 people per square mile (1,292.3/km2). There were 17,439 housing units at an average density of 1,314.9 per square mile (507.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.83% White, 6.13% African American, 0.50% Native American, 2.11% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.78% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.88% of the population.

Of the 16,937 households 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.2% of households were one person and 6.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09.

The age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median household income was $47,201 and the median family income was $54,422. Males had a median income of $33,819 versus $25,783 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,903. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Selected Poetry". D.E. Reed & Co. Nebraska Palladium. January 24, 1855.
  6. (1912) Bulletin. Issues 2. Nebraska State Legislature. p. 7.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
  9. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.