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Belle Plaine

County:
Benton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.179
State:
Iowa

Belle Plaine is a city located in Benton County, Iowa. Belle Plaine has a 2026 population of 2,339. Belle Plaine is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,327 in 2020.

The median household income in Belle Plaine is $73,656 with a poverty rate of 3.51%. The median age in Belle Plaine is 45 years: 41.4 years for males, and 50.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 124.5 males.

2.3K
Total Population
736
Density (mi²)
2 0.09%
Growth

Belle Plaine Population

Belle Plaine Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,33920.09%
20252,33720.09%
20242,33500%
20232,335-1-0.04%
20222,336-2-0.09%
20212,33870.3%
20202,327-105-4.32%
20192,432-5-0.21%
20182,437-12-0.49%
20172,44950.2%
20162,444-16-0.65%
20152,460-10-0.4%
20142,470-14-0.56%
20132,484-28-1.11%
20122,512-19-0.75%
20112,531-1-0.04%
20102,532-2-0.08%
20002,878441.55%
19902,834-69-2.38%
19802,903933.31%
19702,810-113-3.87%
19602,923-133-4.35%
19503,056-146-4.56%
19403,202-37-1.14%
19303,239-648-16.67%
19203,88776624.54%
19103,121-162-4.93%
19003,28366025.16%
18902,62300%

Median Age

Overall: 45 years
Female: 50.3 years
Male: 41.4 years

Belle Plaine Adults

There are 1,990 adults, (578 of whom are seniors) in Belle Plaine.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,060 (44.5%)
Male: 1,320 (55.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Belle Plaine includes 94.12% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,24094.12%
Two or more races994.16%
Black or African American210.88%
Other race200.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races612.56%
Other race200.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,24094.12%
Two or more races381.6%
Black or African American210.88%

Belle Plaine Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Belle Plaine 's average per capita income is $49,750. Household income levels show a median of $73,656. The poverty rate stands at 3.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$92,321-
Families$84,635$104,527
Households$73,656$85,837
Non Families$42,330$50,648

$49,750

Average Income

$73,656

Median Household Income

3.51%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)