Belden, Nebraska facts for kids
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Belden, Nebraska
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Village
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Belden, seen from the east along U.S. Highway 20
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Location of Belden, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
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(2021)
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111 |
| • Density | 747/sq mi (287/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68717
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-03775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398069 |
Belden is a small village located in Cedar County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 112 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of America.
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A Look Back in Time
Belden started to grow when a railroad was built through the area. The village was named after Scott Belden, who was an important person involved with the railroad.
Where is Belden?
Belden is located in northeastern Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 0.39 square kilometers (or 0.15 square miles). All of this area is land.
Roads and Highways
Two important roads serve the community. These are U.S. Route 20 and Nebraska Highway 57. They help connect Belden to other towns and cities.
Who Lives in Belden?
The population of Belden has changed over the years. A census is a count of all the people living in a place.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population of Belden has changed during different census counts:
- 1900: 197 people
- 1910: 247 people
- 1920: 285 people
- 1930: 248 people
- 1940: 235 people
- 1950: 192 people
- 1960: 157 people
- 1970: 162 people
- 1980: 151 people
- 1990: 149 people
- 2000: 131 people
- 2010: 115 people
- 2020: 112 people
Belden in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 115 people living in Belden. These people lived in 48 households, and 38 of these were families. The village had about 767 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Belden in 2010 were White. About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.6%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Belden was about 43 years old. About 22.6% of residents were under 18. About 14.8% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).
Famous People from Belden
- Dale Alderson: He was a baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Belden (Nebraska) para niños
