Belleville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Belleville, Wisconsin
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Location of Belleville in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Dane, Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
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| • Total | 2,491 |
| • Density | 1,551.98/sq mi (599.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-06300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582786 |
Belleville is a village in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It is unique because it is located in two different counties: Dane County and Green County.
In 2020, about 2,491 people lived in Belleville. Most of them, 1,909 people, lived in the Dane County part. The other 582 people lived in the Green County part.
The Dane County side of Belleville is near the larger city of Madison. This area is considered part of the Madison metropolitan area. The Green County side is part of the Monroe micropolitan area.
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Exploring Belleville's Location
Belleville is a village with a total area of about 1.78 square miles (4.61 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.58 square miles (4.09 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers), is water.
Belleville's Population Over Time
This table shows how Belleville's population has grown over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 164 | — | |
| 1870 | 132 | −19.5% | |
| 1890 | 319 | — | |
| 1900 | 385 | 20.7% | |
| 1910 | 422 | 9.6% | |
| 1920 | 625 | 48.1% | |
| 1930 | 564 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 594 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 735 | 23.7% | |
| 1960 | 844 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,063 | 25.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,302 | 22.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,456 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,908 | 31.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,385 | 25.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,491 | 4.4% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, Belleville had 2,385 people living in 986 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were also 658 families.
The village had about 1,509 people per square mile (582 people per square kilometer). There were 1,030 homes available.
Most people in Belleville were White (96.0%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.8%). Some people were from other backgrounds (1.7%) or had mixed backgrounds (1.0%). About 3.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Who Lives in Belleville's Homes?
About 36.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (52.1%) were married couples. Some homes (9.3%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 5.3% had a male head of household without a wife.
About 33.3% of households were not families. This means they might be single people or roommates. About 26.9% of homes had just one person living there. And 10.2% of homes had one person who was 65 or older.
The average household had 2.42 people. The average family had 2.96 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The average age of people in Belleville was 34.9 years old.
- About 26.9% of residents were under 18.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.1% were 65 or older.
The village had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49.1% were male and 50.9% were female.
Belleville's Past: A Brief History
Some of the land where Belleville now stands was once owned by Daniel Webster. He was a famous American statesman who bought land in new areas between 1838 and 1841.
In 1845, a man named John Frederick bought land near the Sugar River. He started building a dam and a sawmill there. Later, he also built a grist mill, which grinds grain into flour.
By 1850, John Frederick and John Mitchell planned out the village. They named it Belleville after Frederick's hometown, Belleville, in Ontario, Canada.
Local News in Belleville
The local newspaper for the Belleville area is called the Post Messenger Recorder. It comes out every week.
Fun Things to Do in Belleville
Belleville has several fun events throughout the year:
- The Belleville Music Festival happens in late July or early August. It features music and ultra running races.
- The annual Community Picnic is held in August. This event includes live entertainment, a softball tournament, and a car show.
- The annual UFO day festival and parade takes place on the last Saturday in October.
Famous People from Belleville
- Nancy Fahey: She was a head coach for women's basketball at the University of Illinois.
- William F. Mahar Sr.: He was born in Belleville and later became a state legislator in Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Belleville (Wisconsin) para niños
