Bellechester, Minnesota facts for kids
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Bellechester
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Location of Bellechester, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Goodhue, Wabasha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 556.96/sq mi (214.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-04798 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0639895 |
Bellechester is a small city located in the state of Minnesota, United States. It is unique because it sits across two different counties: Goodhue and Wabasha. Most of the city is in Goodhue County, with a smaller part in Wabasha County.
In 2020, about 176 people lived in Bellechester. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Bellechester
Bellechester was first established in 1877. Its name comes from its location in Chester Township. The word belle is French and means "beautiful," so the name means "Beautiful Chester."
A post office opened in the Wabasha County part of the city in 1879. In the past, Bellechester was an important place for shipping pottery clay by railway.
Geography of Bellechester
Bellechester covers a total area of about 0.82 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
The main roads that go through Bellechester are County 2 Boulevard, County 16 Boulevard, and Wabasha County Road 7. These roads help connect the city to other nearby areas.
Population of Bellechester
The number of people living in Bellechester has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 184 | — | |
| 1970 | 199 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 220 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 110 | −50.0% | |
| 2000 | 172 | 56.4% | |
| 2010 | 175 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 176 | 0.6% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, there were 175 people living in Bellechester. These people lived in 75 different homes, and 47 of those were families.
The city had 79 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Bellechester were White. About 10.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was about 37.5 years old. Around 24% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (52.6%) was male, and 47.4% was female.
Notable Person from Bellechester
- Peter William Bartholome: He was a Roman Catholic Bishop. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church.
See also
In Spanish: Bellechester (Minnesota) para niños
