Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Belle Plaine, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,423

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.4%6,413

Hispanic/Latino

6%444

Black

3.8%281

Two or More

2.4%176

Other

1.4%104

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%86

High School Diploma

23.7%1,119

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%264

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%578

Associate's Degree

14.8%700

Bachelor's Degree

24.5%1,158

Master's Degree

7.4%347

Professional Degree

0.5%23

Doctorate

0.3%16

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

32.7%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$318,200

Median Renti

$1,342

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84%2,232

Renter-Occupied

16%424

Total Units

2,702

Homeownership

84%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%57

$50K–$100K

1.1%24

$100K–$150K

2.5%55

$150K–$200K

2.3%52

$200K–$300K

34.1%762

$300K–$500K

52.9%1,180

$500K–$1M

4.6%102

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

165

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%45

2010–2019

14.6%395

2000–2009

32.1%867

1990–1999

14.2%385

1980–1989

6.8%183

1970–1979

7.4%199

1960–1969

4.6%124

1950–1959

5.6%152

1940–1949

1.2%33

1939 or earlier

11.8%319

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.1%2,288

Electricity

10.8%288

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%46

Other

1.3%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,315

Mean Household Incomei

$123,138

Per Capita Incomei

$45,707

Poverty Ratei

2.6%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

3,954

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%36

$10K–$15K

0.3%7

$15K–$20K

2.2%58

$20K–$25K

1.7%45

$25K–$30K

3.7%98

$30K–$35K

4.1%109

$35K–$40K

3.8%101

$40K–$45K

0.9%25

$45K–$50K

2.6%68

$50K–$60K

7.8%207

$60K–$75K

9.8%260

$75K–$100K

12.7%337

$100K–$125K

11.9%315

$125K–$150K

13%344

$150K–$200K

6.2%165

$200K+

18.1%481

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 820 homes98% occupied$373/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC24 homes99% occupied$496/mo rent

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $99,315/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

79.5%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

20.5%

Who Receives This Housing

79.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.3% of subsidized households are minority

8.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5016.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,582

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,746

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

491(9.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured