Demographics & People — Belle Plaine, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,486 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 42.4 |
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| Total Households | 642 |
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| Family Households | 440 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.088 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,399 |
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| Black or African American | 1 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 400 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 374 |
| German | 344 |
| Irish | 205 |
| English | 177 |
| Swedish | 72 |
| American | 70 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| Danish | 58 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 51 |
Language
| English Only | 1,387 |
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| Spanish | 24 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,419 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 58 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,122 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.0% |
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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, Kansas.
