Belle Plaine, Iowa
Belle Plaine: City in Iowa, United States
About
Belle Plaine is a city located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,534 and a population density of 303 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,417 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Belle Plaine
| Population : | 2,417 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Benton County |
| Postal code : | 52208 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 319 |
| Area : | 8.37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 827 feet / 252 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:25:05 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 289 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Belle Plaine is located at 41°53'49"N 92°16'42"W (41.8969400, -92.2782400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Belle Plaine
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Belle Plaine decreased by 4.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,534 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,530 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,512 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,484 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,470 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,457 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,445 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,448 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,441 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,440 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,417 | -0.95% | estimation process |
Schools in Belle Plaine
College & universities near Belle Plaine, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153384 | Grinnell College | Grinnell (IA) | 50112-1690 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Belle Plaine, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Belle Plaine
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Plain Post Office | Belle Plaine (IA) | 52208 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Belle Plaine , Wisconsin civil Town in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,803 people.
- Belle Plaine , Kansas township in Sumner County, Kansas with a population of 1,538 people.
- Belle Plaine , Minnesota city in Iowa, United States with a population of 940 people.
Other cities in Benton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 5,019 | City in Iowa |
| Atkins | 1,978 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Urbana | 1,498 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Walford | 1,436 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Shellsburg | 957 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Newhall | 846 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Blairstown | 653 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Van Horne | 646 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Keystone | 615 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Norway | 528 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Garrison | 355 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Geneva | 154 | City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States |
| Mount Auburn | 144 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Luzerne | 92 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Belle Plaine distances to largest Iowa cities
