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Belle Plaine

Kansas · 1,467 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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Belle Plaine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,977. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,467
−14%since 2000
from 1,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,767 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Belle Plaine
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,977
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,348
+79%since 2000
from $16,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−14%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,579)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(38)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,267)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(87)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.1%(31)
Diversity Score21.3%(313)
Diversity Score
21
+222%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Plaine, Kansas?

Belle Plaine, Kansas has about 1,467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle Plaine, Kansas earns about $58,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Plaine, Kansas expensive?

In Belle Plaine, Kansas, the median home is worth about $77,700, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Plaine, Kansas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Plaine, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Plaine, Kansas?

About 13.8% of people in Belle Plaine, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Plaine, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Plaine, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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