Belle Plaine, IA is a small town located in Benton County. It has a population of 2,419 and a population density of 760 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. The area around Belle Plaine is host to many businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and local sports events. Local businesses include John's Grocery Store, Joe's Hardware Store, and the local Farmer's Market held every Saturday. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails at Starry Glen Park, biking at the township lake, and hunting in the nearby woods. Other organizations that are active in the community include the Belle Plaine Historical Society which hosts annual events each summer and fall to celebrate the town’s rich history. Lastly, several local schools have organized sporting teams such as basketball games held in the gymnasium on Saturdays during winter time. With such an array of activities available locally, it is no surprise that Belle Plaine is a popular place to live and visit!
The population in Belle Plaine is 2,419. There are 761 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Belle Plaine is 44.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Belle Plaine is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Belle Plaine
- 49.7% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 31.2% are married with children
- 15.4% have children, but are single
Race in Belle Plaine
- 96.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander