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Bellevue, Illinois

Village · Population 1,903 · #487 in Illinois
Bellevue, Illinois

Bellevue is a village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,878 at the 2020 census.

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About Bellevue

Set in the western part of Illinois, Bellevue is a small town, home to 1,903 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Bellevue holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 857 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Bellevue Unique

  • One of 11 places in the US named Bellevue — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,903
Rank in state#487 of 1,294
Land area2.22 sq mi
Density857/sq mi
Coordinates40.6876, -89.6732

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