Demographics & People — Belle Plaine, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,412 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 45.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,016 |
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| Family Households | 619 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0787 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,284 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 828 |
| German | 761 |
| Irish | 304 |
| Czech | 179 |
| English | 168 |
| Other groups | 134 |
| American | 118 |
| Scottish | 83 |
| Norwegian | 60 |
| Swedish | 55 |
Language
| English Only | 2,210 |
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| Spanish | 31 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,257 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 141 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,963 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belle Plaine, Iowa.
