Belle Plaine, Iowa Population 2022
Belle Plaine is a city located in Benton County Iowa. Belle Plaine has a 2020 population of 2,437. Belle Plaine is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,529 in 2010.
The average household income in Belle Plaine is $57,102 with a poverty rate of 9.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $535 per month, and the median house value is $82,800. The median age in Belle Plaine is 43.3 years, 38.9 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
Belle Plaine Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belle Plainewas:
- White: 95.20%
- Other race: 3.19%
- Two or more races: 1.61%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,358 | 95.20% |
| Some Other Race | 79 | 3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 1.61% |
Belle Plaine Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,079 | 2.25 | 75.8 |
| Married | 496 | 2.81 | 98.8 |
| Non Family | 410 | 1.19 | 58.3 |
| Female | 96 | 2.92 | 56.3 |
| Male | 77 | 3.45 | 45.5 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 1.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 7.56% |
| High School Graduate | 684 | 39.77% |
| Some College | 401 | 23.31% |
| Associates Degree | 248 | 14.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 10.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 2.33% |
Belle Plaine Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,661 | 1,500 | 205 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 21 | 6 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.14%.
Belle Plaine Language by Age
Belle Plaine Language
98.04% of Belle Plaine residents speak only English, while 1.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.09% of the population.
Belle Plaine Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,276 | 219 | 9.62% |
| Multiple | 40 | 13 | 32.50% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 7 | 30.43% |
| Other | NaN% |
9.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.75%
Male Poverty Rate
12.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Belle Plaine
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belle Plaine is White, with 9.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belle Plaine is Hispanic, with 30.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.90%.
Belle Plaine Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Belle Plaine Married by Age and Sex
Belle Plaine Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Belle Plaine Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 6.76% |
Belle Plaine Veterans by Education
7.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.83%
Born in Belle Plaine
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.20%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.48% of Belle Plaine residents were born in the United States, with 81.83% having been born in Iowa. 0.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,437 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,438 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,439 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 2,440 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,441 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,448 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 2,445 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 2,457 | -13 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 2,470 | -14 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 2,484 | -28 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 2,512 | -18 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 2,530 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,529 | -349 | -1.28% |
| 2000 | 2,878 | 44 | 0.15% |
| 1990 | 2,834 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 1980 | 2,903 | 93 | 0.33% |
| 1970 | 2,810 | -113 | -0.39% |
| 1960 | 2,923 | -133 | -0.44% |
| 1950 | 3,056 | -146 | -0.47% |
| 1940 | 3,202 | -37 | -0.11% |
| 1930 | 3,239 | -648 | -1.81% |
| 1920 | 3,887 | 766 | 2.22% |
| 1910 | 3,121 | -162 | -0.50% |
| 1900 | 3,283 | 660 | 2.27% |
| 1890 | 2,623 | 0.00% |