Belle Plaine is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 7,443 people and two associated neighborhoods, Belle Plaine is the 122nd largest community in Minnesota. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Belle Plaine, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Belle Plaine, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Belle Plaine’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Belle Plaine does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $94,698.00.

Belle Plaine is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Belle Plaine’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In terms of college education, Belle Plaine is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 26.93% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Belle Plaine in 2022 was $39,848, which is upper middle income relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $159,392 for a family of four.

The people who call Belle Plaine home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Belle Plaine residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Belle Plaine include German, Irish, Norwegian, Polish, and French.

The most common language spoken in Belle Plaine is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.