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Bellwood, Nebraska
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 Bellwood, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Bellwood, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Savannah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 435 |
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420 |
| • Density | 1,764.71/sq mi (681.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68624
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-04020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0827308 |
| Website | bellwoodnebraska.com |
Bellwood is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 435 at the 2010 census.
History
Bellwood was laid out in 1890 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, Jesse D. Bell.
Geography
Bellwood is located at 41°20′32″N 97°14′21″W / 41.34222°N 97.23917°W (41.342174, -97.239220).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 42 | — | |
| 1890 | 413 | 883.3% | |
| 1900 | 410 | −0.7% | |
| 1910 | 397 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 369 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 391 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 434 | 11.0% | |
| 1950 | 389 | −10.4% | |
| 1960 | 361 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 361 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 407 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 395 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 446 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 435 | −2.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 420 | −3.4% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 435 people, 167 households, and 117 families living in the village. The population density was 1,812.5 inhabitants per square mile (699.8/km2). There were 187 housing units at an average density of 779.2 per square mile (300.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7%.
Of the 167 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.3% of households were one person and 13.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.18.
The median age in the village was 37.6 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Points of interest
- Gustav Rohrich Sod House
