Bellevue, Texas

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]

Bellevue, Texas
City
Location of Bellevue, Texas
Coordinates: 33°38′7″N 98°0′56″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyClay
Area
 • 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 zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76228
Area code(s)940
FIPS code48-07396[3]
GNIS feature ID1351848[4]

History

The sparsely settled area developed around 1882, 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. During the Depression, many residents left, but this trend was slowed by the discovery of petroleum. Afterwards, the decline continued.

Geography

Bellevue is located in southeastern Clay County at 33°38′7″N 98°0′56″W (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 of it 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.%±
1910699—
192078211.9%
1930546−30.2%
1940503−7.9%
1950418−16.9%
1960309−26.1%
19703234.5%
19803529.0%
1990333−5.4%
200038615.9%
2010362−6.2%
Est. 2019347[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 people per square mile (166.0/km2). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 191.3 per square mile (73.8/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. "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 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "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. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  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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