Demographics & People — Belle Plaine, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,401 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,500 |
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| Median Age | 35.7 |
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| Total Households | 2,642 |
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| Family Households | 1,975 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0834 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,795 |
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| Black or African American | 268 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,814 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,564 |
| Irish | 950 |
| Norwegian | 621 |
| Polish | 472 |
| Other groups | 463 |
| French (except Basque) | 345 |
| Swedish | 266 |
| English | 232 |
| Subsaharan African | 174 |
Language
| English Only | 6,767 |
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| Spanish | 75 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,887 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 473 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,322 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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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, Minnesota.
