Bellevue, Nebraska

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 / 41.15861°N 95.93417°W / 41.15861; -95.93417Coordinates: 41°9′31″N 95°56′3″W / 41.15861°N 95.93417°W / 41.15861; -95.93417
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Sarpy
Area[1]
 • Total 16.02 sq mi (41.49 km2)
 • Land 15.85 sq mi (41.05 km2)
 • Water 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2)
Elevation 1,033 ft (315 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 50,137
 • Estimate (2013[3]) 53,663
 • Density 3,163.2/sq mi (1,221.3/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 402
FIPS code 31-03950
GNIS feature ID 0827304[4]
Website http://www.bellevue.net/

Bellevue (French for "beautiful view") is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Eight miles south of Omaha, Bellevue is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Originally settled 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.[5]

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.[1] It is bounded on the east by the Missouri River.

The Sarpy County Courthouse is located in nearby Papillion, Nebraska.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
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%
Est. 201555,510[6]10.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2013 Estimate[3]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 50,137 people, 19,142 households, and 13,371 families residing 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% of the population.

There were 19,142 households of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city 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 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 44,382 people, 16,937 households, and 11,940 families residing 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.

There were 16,937 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $47,201, and the median income for a family 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. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  3. 1 2 "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ (1912) Bulletin. Issues 2. Nebraska State Legislature. p. 7.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved April 19, 2013.

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