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

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#88/210 Population

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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%

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

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+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

491(9.3% of civilian adults)