Bellwood, Nebraska

Bellwood is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 435 at the 2010 census.

History
Bellwood was laid out in 1890 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, Jesse D. Bell.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 435 people, 167 households, and 117 families living in the village. The population density was 1812.5 PD/sqmi. There were 187 housing units at an average density of 779.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7%.

Of the 167 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.3% of households were one person and 13.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the village was 37.6 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 446 people, 185 households, and 120 families living in the village. The population density was 1,871.7 PD/sqmi. There were 196 housing units at an average density of 822.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45%.

Of the 185 households 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.9% of households were one person and 15.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.11.

The age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median household income was $33,750, and the median family income was $39,286. Males had a median income of $28,281 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,342. About 1.6% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Children in Bellwood attend Bellwood Elementery at 612 Park Street in Bellwood. Once the student reaches high school age, they are bussed eleven miles to David City High School in nearby David City. David City High's mascot is the Scouts.

Students may also attend Aquinas & St. Mary's Catholic School, a private institution also located in David City. The Aquinas mascot is the Monarchs.

Points of interest

 * Gustav Rohrich Sod House