Belle Plaine, Iowa
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| Coordinates: 41°53′48″N 92°16′39″W / 41.89667°N 92.27750°WCoordinates: 41°53′48″N 92°16′39″W / 41.89667°N 92.27750°W | |
| Country | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States |
| State | Template:Country data Iowa |
| County | Benton |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,330 |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 52208 |
| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-05590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454495 |
| Website | www |
Belle Plaine is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,330 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.
History
Belle Plaine was founded in 1862 when it was certain the railroad would be extended to that point.[3] It was surveyed in March 1862 by George F. Kirby for its proprietor, John I Blair who platted it in May. [4] "Belle Plaine" is derived from the French meaning "beautiful plain".[5]
Belle Plaine is located on both the historic Lincoln Highway and the cross country tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.23 square miles (8.37 km2), of which 3.22 square miles (8.34 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[6]
The Iowa River flows roughly southeastward, just south of the city airport.
Climate
Demographics
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Belle Plaine had a population of 2,330, with 1,058 households and 589 families. The population density was 733.0 inhabitants per square mile (283.0/km2). There were 1,222 housing units at an average density of 384.4 per square mile (148.4/km2). For every 100 females there were 101.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.9 males age 18 and over.[7][8]
The median age was 44.4 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18, 24.4% were under the age of 20, 4.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24, 21.8% were from 25 to 44, 28.8% were from 45 to 64, and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.[7]
Of households, 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 40.5% were married-couple households, 8.4% were cohabitating couples, 23.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 27.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 44.3% of households were non-families, 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]
Of all housing units, 13.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 17.6%.[7]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,188 | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 12 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 46 | 2.0% |
2010 census
As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 2,534 people, 1,101 households, and 659 families living in the city. The population density was 787.0 inhabitants per square mile (303.9/km2). There were 1,258 housing units at an average density of 390.7 per square mile (150.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 1,101 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 10% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.9.
The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 2,878 people, 1,212 households and 749 families living in the city. The population density was 890.6 inhabitants per square mile (343.9/km2). There were 1,318 housing units at an average density of 407.9 per square mile (157.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White, 0.07% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.
There were 1,212 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97.
25.7% are under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,316, and the median income for a family was $47,105. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $24,966 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,321. About 3.3% of families and 7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The current mayor of Belle Plaine is Lyle Morrow.[12]
Education
The Belle Plaine Community School District provides education services to the Belle Plaine area. The district is one of three school districts serving Benton County. Belle Plaine High School and the junior high school are co-located. Longfellow Elementary school provides pre-K through 6th grade education.[13]
Infrastructure
Iowa Highway 21 passes through Belle Plaine providing north to south travel from Waterloo to Hedrick and connections with both state and US east to west highways, U.S. Highway 30 north of town and Iowa Highway 212 south of town.
The railroad provides east to west freight service to the city.
The city airport is located on the south side of the town.
Notable people
- George Alexander, 28th Mayor of Los Angeles; lived in Belle Plaine for several years.
- Marjorie Cameron, artist, occultist, actress, and wife of rocket pioneer and occultist Jack Parsons.
- Steve Carl, mixed martial artist.
- William Dana Ewart, invented and patented the linked belt.
- Tom McLaury, outlaw cowboy; grew up in Belle Plaine.
- Earl Moran, 20th century pin-up and glamour artist was born in Belle Plaine in 1893.
- Hap Moran, New York Giants football star, was born in Belle Plaine in 1901.
- Lonnie Nielsen, professional golfer, was born in Belle Plaine in 1953.
- Rod Rust, former New England Patriots Head Coach; coached Belle Plaine High School in 1954–1955
- Henry B. Tippie (1927–2022), businessman in the NYSE Hall of Fame, was born Belle Plaine
- Frank Wearne, raced seven times in the Indianapolis 500
See also
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References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ↑ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ↑ Brookhaven Press (1878). The History of Benton County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of Its Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the Northwest, History of Iowa, Map of Benton County, Constitution of the United States, Miscellaneous Matters, &c. Brookhaven Press. p. 443. ISBN 978-1-58103-410-3.
- ↑ Brookhaven Press (1878). The History of Benton County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of Its Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the Northwest, History of Iowa, Map of Benton County, Constitution of the United States, Miscellaneous Matters, &c. Brookhaven Press. p. 328. ISBN 978-1-58103-410-3.
- ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 43.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "Meet Our Mayor and City Council". belleplaineiowa.gov. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Belle Plaine Community Schools". Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
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