The second stop on the "ABC Railroad" was surveyed in 1872 at the time when the St. Joseph & Denver City Railroad was being built. The following year a post office was established and given the name "Belvidere," meaning "beautiful to see." Today, Belvidere is a beautiful agricultural community with irrigated crop land producing corn, soybeans, milo, and alfalfa. Most notably Belvidere is home to the Belvidere Whistle Stop train viewing platform.
Also located in Belvidere is the Thayer County Historical Society and Museum, which contains 14 historical buildings and sites that are important to Thayer County's history.
Belvidere and the surrounding area are rich in history dating back to the Indian encampments along the Big Sandy Creek.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Village Clerk: Dianne Waldmeier
Phone: (402) 768-7166
Email: dfwaldmeier@yahoo.com
As of 2024 the population of Belvidere, NE is 55. The population is expected to grow to 60 by 2029 - a growth rate of 1.76%.
The median age of Belvidere, NE residents is 51.
The diversity index of Belvidere, NE is 7.0, meaning that there is a 7% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Belvidere, NE is $85,431 and projected to be $100,098 in 2029. Per capita income is $34,172, projected to be $40,039 in 2029. 1.82% of households – 1 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,142,440 and the average disposable income is $66,439.
There are 28 housing units in Belvidere, NE; 16 are owner-occupied, 6 are rented, and 6 are vacant. The average home value is $270,313, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 30 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 7 businesses in Belvidere, NE, employing 26 workers and pulling from a labor force of 32 age 16 and above. 15 workers commute into Belvidere, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
17 residents both live and work in/around Belvidere, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 23.53% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 35.29% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 28 drive alone, 0 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 4 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
12 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 10 have associates degrees, 8 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4 hold a graduate or professional degree.