Bellevue, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bellevue, Nebraska
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Aerial view of Offutt Air Force Base with Bellevue in foreground, August 2007
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Location of Bellevue within Nebraska and Sarpy County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sarpy |
| Government | |
| • Type | Strong mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.71 sq mi (56.24 km2) |
| • Land | 21.49 sq mi (55.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 64,176 |
| • Density | 2,986.74/sq mi (1,153.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 402/531 |
| FIPS code | 31-03950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394120 |
Bellevue is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, in the United States. Its name comes from a French phrase meaning "beautiful view." It's part of the larger Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area. In 2020, about 64,176 people lived there. This makes Bellevue the third largest city in Nebraska. Only Omaha and Lincoln have more people. It is also the second largest city named "Bellevue" in the U.S., after Bellevue, Washington.
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History of Bellevue
Bellevue was started by European Americans in the 1830s. It became an official town in 1855. This makes it the oldest town in Nebraska where people have lived continuously. The Nebraska State Legislature says it's the second oldest official settlement in the state. It even used to be the government center for Nebraska.
Bellevue began as a trading post for the Missouri Fur Company. Joshua Pilcher started it. Later, Lucien Fontanelle took over and became the first person to live there permanently. Moses Merrill also started a mission in Bellevue. This was the first Christian mission in Nebraska.
Because Bellevue was the oldest city in the Nebraska Territory, people hoped it would become the capital. The new governor, Francis Burt, even moved there. But he sadly passed away soon after. The next governor chose Omaha to be the capital instead.
In 1921, the Offutt Air Force Base was built south of Bellevue. This base is home to the United States Strategic Command. Planes that were part of important historical events were built at this location.
In 2019, major floods in the Midwest caused the Missouri River to swell. This destroyed about 200 homes in Bellevue.
Bellevue's Location and Land
Bellevue is located about 1,159 feet (353 meters) above sea level. The city covers a total area of about 16.02 square miles (41.49 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 15.85 square miles (41.05 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers), is water. The Missouri River forms the eastern border of Bellevue.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 211 | — | |
| 1890 | 754 | 257.3% | |
| 1900 | 527 | −30.1% | |
| 1910 | 596 | 13.1% | |
| 1920 | 695 | 16.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,017 | 46.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,184 | 16.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,858 | 225.8% | |
| 1960 | 8,831 | 128.9% | |
| 1970 | 21,953 | 148.6% | |
| 1980 | 21,813 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 39,240 | 79.9% | |
| 2000 | 44,382 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 50,137 | 13.0% | |
| 2020 | 64,176 | 28.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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The 2020 United States census counted 64,176 people living in Bellevue. This shows a big increase in population over the years. The city is home to many different people from various backgrounds.
Schools in Bellevue
Several school districts serve the Bellevue area. These include:
- Bellevue Public Schools
- Omaha Public Schools
- Papillion-La Vista Community Schools
- Springfield Platteview Community Schools
Getting Around Bellevue
Public transportation in Bellevue is provided by Metro Transit. The Route 95 Bellevue Express bus runs on weekdays. It connects Bellevue to downtown Omaha.
Famous People From Bellevue
Many interesting people have connections to Bellevue, including:
- Buddy Carlyle, a baseball pitcher and coach
- Henry Clarke, a legislator and baseball player
- Tyler Cloyd, a baseball pitcher
- Abbie Cornett, a Nebraska state legislator
- Bob Gibson, a famous baseball player
- Leisha Hailey, an actress and musician
- Robert Hays, an actor known for the movie Airplane!
- Manny Lawson, a football player
- Gisela McDaniel, an Indigenous Chamorro visual artist
- Thakoon Panichgul, a Thai-American Fashion Designer
- Todd Pratt, a former New York Mets baseball catcher
- Molly Schuyler, a competitive eating champion
- Terry D. Scott, a high-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy
- Erick Strickland, an NBA Basketball Player
- Yvonne Turner, a WNBA Basketball Player
- Regis F. A. Urschler, a U.S. Air Force General and air show pilot
See also
In Spanish: Bellevue (Nebraska) para niños
