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Bellevue, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Clay
Area
 • Total 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2)
 • Land 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 289
 • Density 344.0/sq mi (132.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76228
Area code(s) 940
FIPS code 48-07396
GNIS feature ID 2409820

Bellevue is a small city located in Clay County, Texas, in the United States. It's part of the larger area around Wichita Falls. In 2020, about 289 people lived there.

History of Bellevue

Bellevue started as a small settlement around 1882. The Orton family helped it grow. It became a railroad shipping station, which was important for moving goods.

Over the years, the community faced challenges and times of growth. In 1902, Bellevue officially became an incorporated city. However, a powerful tornado in 1906 caused a lot of damage. Despite this, Bellevue rebuilt and continues to be a small, growing town today.

Where is Bellevue?

Bellevue is located in the southeastern part of Clay County. You can find it at 33°38′7″N 98°0′56″W / 33.63528°N 98.01556°W / 33.63528; -98.01556.

The city covers a total area of about 2.18 square kilometers (0.84 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.

Bellevue is situated right on U.S. Route 287. This highway connects it to bigger cities. It's about 78 miles (126 km) northwest of Fort Worth. It's also about 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Wichita Falls.

People of Bellevue

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 699
1920 782 11.9%
1930 546 −30.2%
1940 503 −7.9%
1950 418 −16.9%
1960 309 −26.1%
1970 323 4.5%
1980 352 9.0%
1990 333 −5.4%
2000 386 15.9%
2010 362 −6.2%
2020 289 −20.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

In 2010, there were 362 people living in Bellevue. These people lived in 140 different homes. Most of the people living in Bellevue were White. A small number of residents were of other backgrounds.

About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Bellevue was about 44 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males.

Education in Bellevue

Students in Bellevue attend schools run by the Bellevue Independent School District. This district provides education for the children living in the city.

Bellevue's Climate

Bellevue has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often labeled as "Cfa."

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