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Belleville, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 42°51′42″N 89°32′12″W / 42.86167°N 89.53667°W / 42.86167; -89.53667
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Belleville, Wisconsin
Village
Library Park, with the old Village Hall (1894) in its center, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Library Park, with the old Village Hall (1894) in its center, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Location of Belleville in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Location of Belleville in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 42°51′42″N 89°32′12″W / 42.86167°N 89.53667°W / 42.86167; -89.53667
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountiesDane, Green
Area
[1]
 • Total1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2)
 • Land1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
Elevation
[2]
873 ft (266 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total2,385
 • Estimate 
(2016)[4]
2,430
 • Density1,509.5/sq mi (582.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code608
FIPS code55-06300[5]
GNIS feature ID1561535[2]
Websitebellevillewi.org

Belleville is a village in Dane and Green counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,385 at the 2010 census. Of this, 1,848 were in Dane County, and 537 were in Green County.

The Dane County portion of Belleville is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Green County portion is part of the Monroe Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.78 square miles (4.61 km2), of which, 1.58 square miles (4.09 km2) of it is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) is water.[1][6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860164—
1870132−19.5%
1890319—
190038520.7%
19104229.6%
192062548.1%
1930564−9.8%
19405945.3%
195073523.7%
196084414.8%
19701,06325.9%
19801,30222.5%
19901,45611.8%
20001,90831.0%
20102,38525.0%
2016 (est.)2,430[4]1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,385 people, 986 households, and 658 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,509.5 inhabitants per square mile (582.8/km2). There were 1,030 housing units at an average density of 651.9 per square mile (251.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 986 households of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 34.9 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,908 people, 764 households, and 540 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,648.2 people per square mile (635.1/km²). There were 788 housing units at an average density of 680.7 per square mile (262.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.32% White, 0.21% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 764 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $49,274, and the median income for a family was $55,909. Males had a median income of $33,897 versus $26,038 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,784. About 2.3% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

At least some of the land the village now occupies was owned between 1838 and 1841 by Daniel Webster, the American statesman, who also speculated in land on the frontier.[8] In 1845, John Frederick acquired property around the Sugar River and commenced construction of a dam and sawmill, and later a grist mill. By 1850, along with John Mitchell, Frederick platted the village and named it Belleville after his hometown of Belleville, Ontario.[9]

Media

The Post Messenger Recorder is the area's weekly newspaper.

Culture

Belleville hosted the Belleville American Music Festival (BamFest), a two-day blues festival held the second weekend in July with local, regional, national, and international acts. In August, Belleville holds its annual Community Picnic featuring activities such as live entertainment, a softball tournament, and a car show. The annual UFO day festival and parade is held the last Saturday in October. These events are sponsored by the Belleville Chamber of Commerce.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-11-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Dane County Deeds, Vol. 4, Pp. 319, 324.
  9. ^ A History of Belleville and Surroundings, Belleville Area Historical Society, 2001
  10. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1983,' Biographical Sketch of William F. Mahar, pg. 78
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