The origin of the name is uncertain. It might come from the French phrase meaning "the bow" or "the bend", referring to the bend in the railroad. Another theory holds that it is a derivation of an Indian phrase.
| Year | Population | Percent change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 180 | -- |
| 1910 | 287 | +59.4% |
| 1920 | 167 | -41.8% |
| 1930 | 152 | -9.0% |
| 1940 | 399 | +162.5% |
| 1950 | 376 | -5.8% |
| 1960 | 275 | -26.9% |
| 1970 | 222 | -19.3% |
| 1980 | 237 | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 173 | -27.0% |
| 2000 | 187 | +8.1% |