Belvidere, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Belvidere, Wisconsin
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Location of Belvidere, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.4 sq mi (89.2 km2) |
| • Land | 32.2 sq mi (83.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 396 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-06675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582793 |
Belvidere (pronounced BEL-vid-eer) is a small town located in Buffalo County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, the population of Belvidere was 396 people. A smaller, unincorporated community called Herold is also part of the town.
Where is Belvidere?
Belvidere is in the western part of Buffalo County. Its western border follows the main channel of the Mississippi River. This river also forms the state boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The city of Alma is just to the northwest of Belvidere. The city of Buffalo City and the village of Cochrane are located along Belvidere's southwest border.
The town covers a total area of about 89.2 square kilometers (about 34.4 square miles). Most of this area, 83.5 square kilometers (32.2 square miles), is land. The remaining 5.6 square kilometers (2.2 square miles), or about 6.33%, is water.
Who Lives in Belvidere?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 442 people living in Belvidere. These people lived in 180 households, and 133 of these were families.
Most of the people in Belvidere were White. A small number of residents were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 25.6% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households (67.8%) were married couples living together.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 21.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 44 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Belvidere was $40,000. For families, the average income was $55,500.
See also
In Spanish: Belvidere (Wisconsin) para niños
