Belvue, Kansas facts for kids
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Belvue, Kansas
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Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 1,480/sq mi (553/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66407
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-05925 |
| GNIS ID | 2394129 |
Belvue is a small city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place in the heart of America. As of the 2020 census, about 177 people lived there.
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History of Belvue
Belvue was first planned out in 1871. This is when the town's layout was created. In May of that same year, the first post office opened in Belvue. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. The city officially became an incorporated town in 1913.
Geography of Belvue
Belvue is a very small city in terms of its size. It covers about 0.12 square miles (0.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within the city limits. It is located in a generally flat area of Kansas.
Belvue's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 199 | — | |
| 1930 | 186 | −6.5% | |
| 1940 | 226 | 21.5% | |
| 1950 | 193 | −14.6% | |
| 1960 | 179 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 161 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 212 | 31.7% | |
| 1990 | 207 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 228 | 10.1% | |
| 2010 | 205 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 177 | −13.7% | |
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Belvue is part of the Manhattan, Kansas area. This means it's connected to a larger group of towns and cities.
2020 Census Facts
The 2020 United States census counted 177 people living in Belvue. There were 61 households, which are like homes or families living together. About 46 of these were families.
- Many households (42.6%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (54.1%) were married couples.
- About 18.0% of households had just one person living alone.
- The average household had about 2.9 people.
- The average family had about 3.5 people.
The median age in Belvue was 31.6 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 31.6.
- About 33.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 15.8% of the people were 65 years or older.
2010 Census Facts
The census in 2010 counted 205 people living in Belvue. There were 68 households. The city had 80 housing units, which are places where people can live.
- About 36.8% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (58.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- The average household size was about 3 people.
- The average family size was about 3.5 people.
The median age in Belvue in 2010 was 30.5 years.
- About 33.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 10.2% of residents were 65 years or older.
Education in Belvue
Students in Belvue attend schools in the Wamego USD 320 public school district. This district provides education for the community.
See also
- In Spanish: Belvue (Kansas) para niños
