Belle Plaine City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3789 people, 1396 households, and 949 families residing in the city. The population density was 932.7 people per square mile (360.12/kmē), making it the 321st most densely populated city in Minnesota. There were 1424 housing units at an average density of 350.7 per square mile (135.41/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.59 persons, and the average family size was 3.13 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. The median age is 34.9 years, The median age of males was 33.6 years, for females the median age was 36.3 years. The racial makeup of the city was 97.39% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.71% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.92% from two or more races and 0.45% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $50272, it is the 133rd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The median income for a family in the city was $59539, it would be the 122nd highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $19433, it is the 240th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $27407, Males had a median income of $36355 versus $21758 for females.
In 2000, 1016 pupils and students, of which 50.89% are male and 49.11% are female, 26.81% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.99% nursery or pri school, 5.81% kindergarten, 51.48% elementary school, 27.76% high school and 7.97% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3789 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3836 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3857 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4203 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4732 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5218 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5547 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5887 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6152 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6305 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6648 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 51 | 20 | 71 |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| Elementary school | 260 | 263 | 523 |
| High school | 128 | 154 | 282 |
| College or graduate school | 45 | 36 | 81 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine city, Minnesota | $50272 | $59539 | $19433 |
| Scott County, Minnesota | $66612 | $72212 | $26418 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |