Belleville, Arkansas facts for kids
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Belleville, Arkansas
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Location of Belleville in Yell County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Yell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.87 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 312 |
| • Density | 167.11/sq mi (64.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72824
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-04960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403845 |
| Website | http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=6096 |
Belleville is a small city located in Yell County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 441 people lived there. It is part of the larger Russellville area.
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What is Belleville's Geography Like?
Belleville covers an area of about 1.9 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Belleville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 441 | — | |
| 2020 | 312 | −29.3% | |
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The number of people living in Belleville changes over time. In 2000, there were 371 people. By 2010, the population grew to 441. However, the most recent count in 2020 showed about 312 people living in the city.
In 2000, about one-third of the households in Belleville had children under 18 living there. Most households were families, including married couples. The city's population included people of different backgrounds, with many being White, and smaller groups of Asian, Black, and other races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The average age of people in Belleville in 2000 was 36 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18, and another quarter was between 25 and 44 years old.
What About Education in Belleville?
Students in Belleville attend public schools. The city is served by two main school districts:
- The Danville School District helps students from early childhood through high school. Students in this district usually graduate from Danville High School.
- The Western Yell County School District also provides education. Students in this district go on to graduate from Western Yell County High School.
Who is a Famous Person from Belleville?
- Mary McCormic was an opera singer who came from Belleville.
