Belle Plaine city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Belle Plaine city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 1,486. It ranks as the 153rd most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belle Plaine city is 40.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belle Plaine city is $62,727. This is 14% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $121,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Belle Plaine city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Belle Plaine city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Belle Plaine city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.