Belleview, Florida facts for kids
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Belleview, Florida
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| City of Belleview | |
Old Belleview School, now the City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"City with Small Town Charm"
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Location in Marion County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Marion |
| Incorporated | May 8, 1885 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.96 sq mi (10.25 km2) |
| • Land | 3.95 sq mi (10.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,413 |
| • Density | 1,369.69/sq mi (528.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
34420-34421
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-05375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278456 |
Belleview is a city in Marion County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,413 at the 2020 census, up from 4,492 in 2010. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city's name comes from the French words belle and vue, meaning "beautiful view". "City with Small Town Charm" is the city's motto.
History
A post office has been in operation at Belleview since 1883. The city officially incorporated on May 8, 1885.
Geography
Belleview is located in southern Marion County at 29°03′41″N 82°03′18″W / 29.061488°N 82.054941°W. U.S. Routes 27, 301 and 441 pass through the center of town. All three lead northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Ocala, the county seat. Routes 27 and 441 lead southeast 22 miles (35 km) to Leesburg, while Route 301 leads south 13 miles (21 km) to Wildwood.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Belleview has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (2.6 acres), or 0.10%, are water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 130 | — | |
| 1900 | 137 | 5.4% | |
| 1910 | 190 | 38.7% | |
| 1920 | 237 | 24.7% | |
| 1930 | 400 | 68.8% | |
| 1940 | 433 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 595 | 37.4% | |
| 1960 | 864 | 45.2% | |
| 1970 | 916 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,913 | 108.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,666 | 39.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,478 | 30.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,492 | 29.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,413 | 20.5% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 3,513 | 3,745 | 78.21% | 69.19% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 230 | 312 | 5.12% | 5.76% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 20 | 9 | 0.45% | 0.17% |
| Asian (NH) | 51 | 50 | 1.14% | 0.92% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 5 | 0.04% | 0.09% |
| Some other race (NH) | 11 | 26 | 0.24% | 0.48% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 71 | 285 | 1.58% | 5.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 594 | 981 | 13.22% | 18.12% |
| Total | 4,492 | 5,413 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,413 people, 2,052 households, and 1,342 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 4,492 people, 1,897 households, and 1,337 families residing in the city.
Educational facilities
The city's school district is Marion County Public Schools. The schools in Belleview are:
- Belleview High School
- Belleview Middle School
- Belleview Elementary School
- Belleview-Santos Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Belleview (Florida) para niños
