Belle Plaine City, Kansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1708 people, 662 households, and 476 families residing in the city. The population density was 2105.9 people per square mile (813.09/km˛), making it the 46th most densely populated city in Kansas. There were 712 housing units at an average density of 879 per square mile (339.38/km˛). The average household size was 2.58 people, and the average family size was 3.12 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 35.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Belle Plaine City was 33.4 and 36.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 93.21% White, 0.06% Black or African American, 0.82% American Indian, 0.29% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 4.45% from two or more races and 1.17% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $38125, making it the 130th wealthiest city by median household income among the Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $47422, it is 101st wealthiest city by median family income in Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $16414, it is the 249th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $21659, Males have a median income of $26581 versus $15761 for females.
In 2000, 617 pupils and students, of which 364 are male and 253 are female, 36.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 46 nursery or pri school, 24 kindergarten, 298 elementary school, 145 high school and 104 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1708 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1708 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1708 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1689 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1658 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1634 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1620 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1593 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1568 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1546 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1528 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 29 | 17 | 46 |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Elementary school | 170 | 128 | 298 |
| High school | 87 | 58 | 145 |
| College or graduate school | 57 | 47 | 104 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine city, Kansas | $38125 | $47422 | $16414 |
| Sumner County, Kansas | $39415 | $46739 | $18305 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |