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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Belle Plaine

Iowa · 2,834 residents · 3.179 sq mi
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Belle Plaine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,177. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,834
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
891 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Belle Plaine
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,177
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,316 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,323
−31%vs 2000
vs $16,321 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,800
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$232
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $303 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−24%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,830)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(65)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,826)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(20)
Diversity Score
1
−69%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.0%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Plaine, Iowa?

Belle Plaine, Iowa has about 2,834 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Belle Plaine, Iowa?

The typical household in Belle Plaine, Iowa earns about $22,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Plaine, Iowa expensive?

In Belle Plaine, Iowa, the median home is worth about $26,800, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Plaine, Iowa?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Plaine, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Plaine, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in Belle Plaine, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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