Bellevue, Texas

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Bellevue, Texas
City
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Location of Bellevue, Texas
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Coordinates: 33°38′7″N98°0′56″W / 33.63528°N 98.01556°W / 33.63528; -98.01556
Country United States
State Texas
County Clay
Area
[1]
 • Total0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2)
 • Land0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,037 ft (316 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total362
 • Estimate 
(2019) [2]
347
 • Density412.11/sq mi (159.17/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76228
Area code 940
FIPS code 48-07396 [3]
GNIS feature ID1351848 [4]

Bellevue is a city in Clay County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area. The population was 362 at the 2010 census. [5]

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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″N98°0′56″W / 33.63528°N 98.01556°W / 33.63528; -98.01556 (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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 699—
1920 78211.9%
1930 546−30.2%
1940 503−7.9%
1950 418−16.9%
1960 309−26.1%
1970 3234.5%
1980 3529.0%
1990 333−5.4%
2000 38615.9%
2010 362−6.2%
2019 (est.)347 [2] −4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

As of the census of 2010, [8] there were 362 people, 140 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 430.1 inhabitants per square mile (166.1/km2). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 191.3 per square mile (73.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.24% White, 0.55% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.83% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.93% of the population.

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 per capita income for the city was $21,645. About 17.7% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under age 18 and 24.5% of those age 65 or over. [9]

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 Köppen Climate Classification system, Bellevue has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. 1 2 "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.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Selected Economic Characteristics". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  10. ↑ Climate Summary for Bellevue, Texas
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