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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belle Plaine

Minnesota · 3,789 residents · 5.972 sq mi
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Belle Plaine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,272. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $129,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,789
+20%since 1990
from 3,149 in 1990
1990 – 2025
634 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 527 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+11%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Belle Plaine
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,272
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,101 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,433
+66%since 1990
from $11,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$485
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $362 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
22.0% rent
2.6
+16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,095)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score5.6%(176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,667)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(43)
Asian0.7%(27)
Diversity Score4.9%(187)
5
−12%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Plaine, Minnesota?

Belle Plaine, Minnesota has about 3,789 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Belle Plaine, Minnesota earns about $50,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Plaine, Minnesota expensive?

In Belle Plaine, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $129,300, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Plaine, Minnesota?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Plaine, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Plaine, Minnesota?

About 5.8% of people in Belle Plaine, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Plaine, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Plaine, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 640 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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