Belvidere, Nebraska facts for kids
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Belvidere, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Belvidere: C Street, looking north, July 2010
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Location of Belvidere, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 51 |
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50 |
| • Density | 109.68/sq mi (42.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68315
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-04160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398091 |
Belvidere is a small village located in Thayer County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a population of 51 people, according to the 2020 census. In 2021, the estimated population was about 50 residents.
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History of Belvidere
Belvidere began to form in 1872. This was when a new railroad line was being built through the area. An official from the Saint Joseph and Grand Island Railroad gave the settlement its name.
The railroad company often named its stations in alphabetical order. Belvidere might have been named after other towns. These towns include Belvidere, Illinois or Belvidere, New Jersey.
Geography of Belvidere
Belvidere is located in Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau states that the village covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People in Belvidere
The number of people living in Belvidere has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 264 | — | |
| 1890 | 359 | 36.0% | |
| 1900 | 458 | 27.6% | |
| 1910 | 475 | 3.7% | |
| 1920 | 424 | −10.7% | |
| 1930 | 358 | −15.6% | |
| 1940 | 325 | −9.2% | |
| 1950 | 274 | −15.7% | |
| 1960 | 185 | −32.5% | |
| 1970 | 162 | −12.4% | |
| 1980 | 158 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 117 | −25.9% | |
| 2000 | 98 | −16.2% | |
| 2010 | 48 | −51.0% | |
| 2020 | 51 | 6.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 50 | 4.2% | |
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Belvidere Population in 2010
During the census in 2010, there were 48 people living in Belvidere. These people lived in 24 different homes, and 10 of these were families. There were 32 total housing units in the village.
Most of the people living in Belvidere were White, making up about 95.8% of the population. About 4.2% of residents identified as being from two or more races. A small number, 2.1%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families in Belvidere
Out of the 24 homes, some had children under 18 living there (16.7%). About one-third of homes (33.3%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single female parent (4.2%) or a single male parent (4.2%).
More than half of the homes (58.3%) were not families. This means they might have been individuals living alone or roommates. About 54.2% of all homes had just one person living there. About 20.8% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
On average, each home had 2 people. Families, on average, had 2.80 people. The average age of people in Belvidere was 47.5 years old. About 22.9% of residents were under 18. About 16.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (54.2%) and females (45.8%).
