Editing Bellevue, Nebraska

{{short description|City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
| official_name      = Bellevue, Nebraska
| settlement_type    = [[City]]

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| leader_name        = Rusty Hike
| leader_party       = [[Republican Party (United States)|R]]
 
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| population_total   = 64176
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| population_density_km2 = 1153.17
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| area_code          = [[Area code 402|402/531]]
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'''Bellevue''' ([[French language|French]] for "beautiful view"; previously named '''Belleview'''<ref>{{cite news |title=Selected Poetry |agency=Nebraska Palladium |publisher=D.E. Reed & Co. |date=January 24, 1855}}</ref>) is a suburban city in [[Sarpy County, Nebraska]], United States. It is part of the [[Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area]], and had a population of 64,176 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], making it the [[List of municipalities in Nebraska|3rd most populous city in Nebraska]], behind [[Omaha, Nebraska|Omaha]] and [[Lincoln, Nebraska|Lincoln]], and the second largest city in the U.S. named "Bellevue," behind [[Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. The city is also the largest in the state that is not a county seat.

==History==
Established by [[European colonization of the Americas|European Americans]] in the 1830s, Bellevue was incorporated in 1855 and is the oldest continuously-inhabited town in Nebraska. It has been credited by the [[Nebraska State Legislature]] as being the state's second-oldest incorporated settlement after [[Nebraska City]]; previously it served as the seat of government in Nebraska.<ref>(1912) ''Bulletin.'' Issues 2. Nebraska State Legislature. p. 7.</ref>

Bellevue was originally founded as a trading post for the Missouri Fur Company by Joshua Pilcher, but there were financial problems, and, eventually, Lucien Fontanelle became the owner of the post, and the first permanent resident of Bellevue. Moses Merrill founded a [[Moses Merrill Mission|mission]], which was the first Christian mission in Nebraska, in Bellevue.<ref>{{Cite web|last=team|first=The Explore Nebraska History|title=Oto Mission|url=https://mynehistory.com/items/show/442?tour=4&index=15|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Explore Nebraska History|language=en}}</ref> Since it was the oldest city in the Nebraska Territory, the residents were optimistic that Bellevue would become the capital of it, and the new territorial governor, [[Francis Burt (Nebraska governor)|Francis Burt]], had already moved there, but shortly after, he died. The next governor selected Omaha as the capital instead. In 1921, the [[Offutt Air Force Base]], housing the [[United States Strategic Command]], was built south of Bellevue. The planes that dropped the [[Little Boy|Hiroshima]] and [[Fat Man|Nagasaki]] atomic bombs were built there.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bellevue: The First Twenty Years|url=https://history.nebraska.gov/blog/bellevue-first-twenty-years|access-date=2021-09-23|website=History Nebraska|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=City of Bellevue Nebraska > Information > History of Bellevue|url=https://www.bellevue.net/information/history-of-bellevue|access-date=2021-09-23|website=www.bellevue.net}}</ref>

The [[2019 Midwestern U.S. floods]] destroyed about 200 homes from the swelling of the [[Missouri River]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caracta |first=Bella |date=November 29, 2023 |title=Efforts still being made to rebuild Bellevue years after disastrous flood |url=https://www.wowt.com/2023/11/30/rebuilding-bellevue-after-2019-flood-continues-years-later/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=www.wowt.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Geography==
Bellevue is located at an elevation of 1159&nbsp; ft (353 m). According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|16.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|15.85|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.17|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-06-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref> It is bounded on the east by the [[Missouri River]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population|align=left
|1880= 211
|1890= 754
|1900= 527
|1910= 596
|1920= 695
|1930= 1017
|1940= 1184
|1950= 3858
|1960= 8831
|1970= 21953
|1980= 21813
|1990= 39240
|2000= 44382
|2010= 50137
|2020= 64176
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=April 19, 2013}}</ref><br>2018 Estimate<ref name="2018 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2018/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=June 8, 2018}}</ref>
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-18 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 64,176 people, 24,335 households, and 16,481 families in Bellevue. The population density was 2,986.3 per square mile (1,153.2/km{{sup|2}}). There were 25,586 housing units at an average density of 1,190.6 per square mile (459.8/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 71.77% (46,056) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 5.87% (3,768) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.84% (537) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.45% (1,570) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.17% (107) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 6.66% (4,275) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 12.25% (7,863) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 16.0% (10,606) of the population.

Of the 24,335 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18; 49.2% were married couples living together; 23.7% had a female householder with no husband present. 25.1% of households consisted of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1.

24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 102.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-18|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $70,647 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,370) and the median family income $83,314 (+/- $3,240). Males had a median income of $43,827 (+/- $2,037) versus $30,511 (+/- $1,063) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,239 (+/- $1,595). Approximately, 6.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 50,137 people, 19,142 households, and 13,371 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|3163.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 20,591 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1299.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 81.5% White, 6.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.9%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-06-24}}</ref>

Of the 19,142 households 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 24.3% of households were one person and 7.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age was 34.8 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]], there were 44,382 people, 16,937 households, and 11,940 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|3,346.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 17,439 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,314.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 85.83% White, 6.13% [[African Americans|African American]], 0.50% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 2.11% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.11% [[Pacific Islander]], 2.78% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 5.88% of the population.

Of the 16,937 households 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.2% of households were one person and 6.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09.

The age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median household income was $47,201 and the median family income was $54,422. Males had a median income of $33,819 versus $25,783 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,903. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
School districts including portions of Bellevue include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st31_ne/schooldistrict_maps/c31153_sarpy/DC20SD_C31153.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sarpy County, NE|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2022-11-27|page=2 (PDF p. 3)}}</ref><!--Since Papillion is also colored green, pay attention to whether the green part is labeled as Bellevue or as another municipality-->
* [[Bellevue Public Schools]]<!--Census code: 03810-->
* [[Omaha Public Schools]]<!--Census code: 74820-->
* [[Papillion-La Vista Community Schools]]<!--Census code: 75270-->
* [[Springfield Platteview Community Schools]]<!--75630-->

==Government==
{{see also|List of mayors of Bellevue, Nebraska}}

==Transportation==
Transit service in the city is provided by [[Metro Transit (Omaha)|Metro Transit]]. The Route 95 Bellevue Express runs weekdays only to downtown Omaha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ometro.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Route_95_2003_PDF-Download.pdf|title=Route 95 Map and Schedule|access-date=July 21, 2023}}</ref>

==Notable people==
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* [[Buddy Carlyle]], Major League Baseball pitcher and coach
* [[Henry T. Clarke Sr.]], merchant and legislator, father of Henry Clarke
* [[Henry Clarke (baseball)|Henry Clarke]], legislator and baseball player
* [[Tyler Cloyd]], baseball pitcher
* [[Abbie Cornett]], Nebraska state legislator
* [[William Forsee]], Presidential elector
* [[Bob Gibson]], baseball player and hall of famer
* [[Leisha Hailey]], actress, musician
* [[Robert Hays]], actor known for his film role as pilot Ted Striker in the movie Airplane!
* [[Manny Lawson]], football player
* [[Gisela McDaniel]] (born 1995), Indigenous Chamorro visual artist, born in Bellevue<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gisela McDaniel |url=https://www.pamm.org/en/artist/gisela-mcdaniel/ |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Thakoon Panichgul]], Thai-American Fashion Designer
* [[Todd Pratt]], Former [[New York Mets]] baseball catcher.
* [[Don Preister]], Nebraska State Senator
* [[Molly Schuyler]], [[competitive eating]] champion
* [[Terry D. Scott]], tenth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy ([[MCPON]])
* [[Erick Strickland]], NBA Basketball Player
* [[Yvonne Turner]], WNBA Basketball Player
* [[Regis F. A. Urschler]], USAF Brigadier General and P-51 air show pilot

==See also==
{{portal|Nebraska}}
* [[List of municipalities in Nebraska]]
* [[Great Plains Art Museum]]
* [[Moses Merill Mission]]
* [[Nebraska Medicine- Bellevue]]
* [[Sarpy County Historical Museum]]

==References==
{{reflist|22em}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Bellevue, Nebraska}}
{{wikivoyage|Bellevue (Nebraska)|Bellevue, Nebraska}}
* [http://www.bellevue.net City of Bellevue Website]
* [http://www.bellevuenebraska.com/ Bellevue Chamber of Commerce]

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