Belle Plaine is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 7,416 people and two associated neighborhoods, Belle Plaine is the 122nd largest community in Minnesota. Belle Plaine has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Belle Plaine, where the median household income is $96,831.00.
The percentage of people in Belle Plaine who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 27.60% of adults in Belle Plaine have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Belle Plaine in 2022 was $42,581, which is upper middle income relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $170,324 for a family of four.
The people who call Belle Plaine home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Belle Plaine residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Belle Plaine include German, Irish, Norwegian, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Belle Plaine is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.