Belleville, Kansas

Belleville, Kansas
City and County seat
Republic County Courthouse (2010)
Location within Republic County and Kansas
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°49′28″N97°38′01″W / 39.82444°N 97.63361°W / 39.82444; -97.63361 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Republic
Founded	1869
Incorporated	1887
Named for	Arabelle Tutton
Area [2]
• Total	2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2)
• Land	2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,545 ft (471 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	2,007
• Density	960/sq mi (370/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66935
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-05600
GNIS ID	485546 [1]
Website	City website

Belleville is a city in and the county seat of Republic County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,007. ^[3]

History

Belleville was founded in 1869, and incorporated as a city in 1878. ^[4] It was named for Arabelle Tutton, the wife of a member of the town company. ^[5]

The first post office in Belleville was established in February 1870. ^[6]

Geography

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. ^[7]

Climate

Climate data for Belleville, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1935–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	78 (26)	85 (29)	93 (34)	97 (36)	100 (38)	111 (44)	113 (45)	114 (46)	113 (45)	101 (38)	85 (29)	80 (27)	114 (46)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	60.5 (15.8)	66.8 (19.3)	78.1 (25.6)	85.3 (29.6)	91.8 (33.2)	97.1 (36.2)	101.5 (38.6)	99.6 (37.6)	95.3 (35.2)	87.5 (30.8)	72.5 (22.5)	61.8 (16.6)	102.7 (39.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	37.5 (3.1)	42.1 (5.6)	54.3 (12.4)	64.3 (17.9)	74.2 (23.4)	85.2 (29.6)	90.0 (32.2)	87.6 (30.9)	80.2 (26.8)	66.9 (19.4)	52.5 (11.4)	40.3 (4.6)	64.6 (18.1)
Daily mean °F (°C)	26.5 (−3.1)	30.4 (−0.9)	41.4 (5.2)	51.6 (10.9)	62.8 (17.1)	73.7 (23.2)	78.4 (25.8)	75.9 (24.4)	67.6 (19.8)	54.3 (12.4)	40.5 (4.7)	29.7 (−1.3)	52.7 (11.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	15.5 (−9.2)	18.7 (−7.4)	28.5 (−1.9)	38.9 (3.8)	51.3 (10.7)	62.1 (16.7)	66.9 (19.4)	64.1 (17.8)	55.0 (12.8)	41.6 (5.3)	28.6 (−1.9)	19.1 (−7.2)	40.9 (4.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−2.8 (−19.3)	.12 (−17.71)	11.1 (−11.6)	23.9 (−4.5)	36.7 (2.6)	49.9 (9.9)	56.8 (13.8)	54.6 (12.6)	40.1 (4.5)	25.6 (−3.6)	12.8 (−10.7)	2.3 (−16.5)	−7.0 (−21.7)
Record low °F (°C)	−19 (−28)	−21 (−29)	−14 (−26)	10 (−12)	25 (−4)	40 (4)	46 (8)	41 (5)	25 (−4)	14 (−10)	−10 (−23)	−25 (−32)	−25 (−32)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.61 (15)	0.97 (25)	1.49 (38)	2.75 (70)	4.57 (116)	4.34 (110)	4.46 (113)	3.72 (94)	3.12 (79)	2.50 (64)	1.15 (29)	0.92 (23)	30.60 (777)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	4.0 (10)	4.9 (12)	2.5 (6.4)	0.1 (0.25)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.3 (0.76)	1.0 (2.5)	2.5 (6.4)	15.3 (39)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	3.5	3.9	6.0	8.3	9.5	8.3	8.4	7.8	6.3	5.7	4.6	3.3	75.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	2.2	2.1	1.1	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.7	1.6	8.1
Source: NOAA [8] [9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	238		—
1890	1,868		684.9%
1900	1,833		−1.9%
1910	2,224		21.3%
1920	2,254		1.3%
1930	2,383		5.7%
1940	2,580		8.3%
1950	2,858		10.8%
1960	2,940		2.9%
1970	3,063		4.2%
1980	2,805		−8.4%
1990	2,517		−10.3%
2000	2,239		−11.0%
2010	1,991		−11.1%
2020	2,007		0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 2,007 people, 919 households, and 490 families in Belleville. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 976.2 per square mile (376.9/km²). There were 1,157 housing units at an average density of 562.7 per square mile (217.3/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 93.72% (1,881) white or European American (92.48% non-Hispanic white), 0.25% (5) black or African-American, 0.5% (10) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.5% (10) Asian, 0.25% (5) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.3% (6) from other races, and 4.48% (90) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.59% (52) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 919 households, 22.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.2% were married couples living together; 32.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.2% of households consisted of individuals and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 3.0. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.5% of the population. ^[16]

22.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 114.7 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $40,238 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,612) and the median family income was $62,813 (+/- $8,702). Males had a median income of $34,273 (+/- $1,482) versus $25,293 (+/- $7,452) for females. ^[17] The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,806 (+/- $6,989). ^[18] Approximately, 4.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] 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 ^[22] of 2000, there were 2,239 people, 1,045 households, and 606 families living in the city. The population density was 1,153.0 inhabitants per square mile (445.2/km²). There were 1,259 housing units at an average density of 648.4 per square mile (250.3/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. ^[23]

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district. ^[24] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455. ^[25]

Area attractions

• Blair Theatre
• Boyer Gallery
• Republic County Historical Society Museum ^[26]
• Belleville High Banks, Named "The fastest dirt track in the world" ^[27]

Notable people

Main article: List of people from Republic County, Kansas

• Larry Cheney (1886–1969), Major League Baseball player
• Nick Hague (born 1975), NASA astronaut, Colonel in United States Air Force, born in Belleville
• Dean Nesmith, professional football player and noted athletic trainer
• A.Q. Miller, namesake of the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University. ^[28]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belleville, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Belleville, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
4. 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.
5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  270.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
9. "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
23. Cutler, William (1883). History of the State of Kansas. Chicago, Illinois: A. T. Andreas. Archived from the original on May 10, 2003.
24. "USD 109 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
25. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
26. Republic County Historical Society Museum Archived 2013-03-29 at the Wayback Machine
27. Belleville High-banks schedule
28. "Miller, A.Q." Kansas Press Association. Retrieved June 18, 2018.

Further reading

• Kansas portal

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities

See also: List of books about Republic County, Kansas

External links

• City of Belleville
• Belleville - Directory of Public Officials
• Belleville History
• Belleville city map, KDOT