Belleville, Kansas

Belleville was founded in 1869, and incorporated as a city in 1878.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n166 170]}} It was named for Arabelle Tutton, the wife of a member of the town company.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n377 270]}}

The first post office in Belleville was established in February 1870.{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:RP |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |access-date=21 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009123556/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ARP |archive-date=October 9, 2013 }}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|2.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.98|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}

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{{US Census population

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|1890= 1868

|1900= 1833

|1910= 2224

|1920= 2254

|1930= 2383

|1940= 2580

|1950= 2858

|1960= 2940

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|1980= 2805

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The 2020 United States census counted 2,007 people, 919 households, and 490 families in Belleville.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 976.2 per square mile (376.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,157 housing units at an average density of 562.7 per square mile (217.3/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} 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.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.59% (52) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

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. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 3.0.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.5% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 114.7 males.

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).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $34,273 (+/- $1,482) versus $25,293 (+/- $7,452) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,806 (+/- $6,989).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} 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.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Belleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 1,991 people, 949 households, and 533 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1005.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of {{convert|586.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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.

As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 2,239 people, 1,045 households, and 606 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,153.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,259 housing units at an average density of {{convert|648.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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.

The city is served by The Belleville Telescope newspaper, established in 1870 and published continuously since 1873.{{cite book|url=http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/republic/republic-co-p2.html#BELLEVILLE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030510104001/http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/republic/republic-co-p2.html#BELLEVILLE|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-05-10|title=History of the State of Kansas|year=1883|first=William|last=Cutler|publisher=A. T. Andreas|location=Chicago, Illinois}}

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district.{{cite web|url=https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/SchoolDistrict/School%20District_109.pdf|title=USD 109 Map|publisher=Kansas Department of Transportation|access-date=2020-04-29}} It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455.{{cite web|url=https://www.cjonline.com/article/20110724/NEWS/307249967|title=School consolidations in Kansas for past decade|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|date=2011-07-24|access-date=2020-04-26}}

• Blair Theatre
• Boyer Gallery
• Republic County Historical Society Museum[http://www.nckcn.com/homepage/repcomuse/ Republic County Historical Society Museum] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329025014/http://www.nckcn.com/homepage/repcomuse/ |date=2013-03-29 }}
• Belleville High Banks, Named "The fastest dirt track in the world"[http://www.bellevillehighbanks.org/schedule.html Belleville High-banks schedule]

{{Main|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.{{Cite web|url=http://kspress.com/147/miller-aq|title=Miller, A.Q.|website=Kansas Press Association|language=en|access-date=2018-06-18}}

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{{See also|Republic County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Republic County, Kansas}}

{{Commons category|Belleville, Kansas}}

• [https://www.cityofbellevillekansas.com/ City of Belleville]
• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260552 Belleville - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://bellevillemainstreet.blogspot.com/p/history.html Belleville History]
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/belleville.pdf Belleville city map], KDOT

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