Belpre, Kansas

Belpre is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 97 people lived there.[3]

Belpre, Kansas
City
Location within County and Kansas
Location within County and Kansas
KDOT map of Edwards County (legend)
KDOT map of Edwards County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°57′02″N 99°05′59″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyEdwards
Founded1879
Incorporated1906
Area
[2]
 • Total0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
 • Land0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
2,090 ft (640 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total97
 • Density240/sq mi (92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67519
Area code620
FIPS code20-05825
GNIS ID2394124[1]

History

Belpre was created in 1879.[4] It was incorporated in 1906.[5] Belpre's name came from the French word "belle prairie" for "beautiful meadow".[6]

The first post office in Belpre was created in 1879.[7]

Geography

Belpre is at 37°57′2″N 99°5′59″W (37.950669, -99.099822). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2). All of it is land.[2]

Climate

Belpre has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Belpre has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

People
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910485—
19204880.6%
1930382−21.7%
1940300−21.5%
1950231−23.0%
1960211−8.7%
1970191−9.5%
1980154−19.4%
1990116−24.7%
2000104−10.3%
201084−19.2%
20209715.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 census says that there were 97 people, 40 households, and 28 families living in Belpre. Of the households, 75.0% owned their home and 25.0% rented their home.

The median age was 26.8 years. Of the people, 62.9% were White, 1.0% were Native American, 21.6% were from some other race, and 14.4% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 69.1% of the people.[3][9]

2010 census

The 2010 census says that there were 84 people, 34 households, and 18 families living in Belpre.[10]

2000 census

The 2000 census says that there were 104 people, 45 households, and 28 families living in Belpre.[11]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belpre, Kansas
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 183.
  5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 172. ISBN 9780722249055.
  6. Kilbourn, John (1833). The Ohio Gazetteer, Or a Topographical Dictionary. Scott and Wright. p. 91. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  8. Climate Summary for Belpre, Kansas
  9. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  10. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  11. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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