Belle Plaine township, Minnesota
Belle Plaine township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Belle Plaine township is a geographic entity located in Scott County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 881. The land area covers 37.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 881 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 350 | ±58 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 357 | ±58 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 350 | ±58 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $562,000 | ±$56,796 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,700 | ±$224 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $125,000 | ±$21,886 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,803 | ±$10,490 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 22 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 603 | ±142 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±5.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 874 (2024)
ID: 168410
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
9735 W 273RD ST, BELLE PLAINE MN 56011-2170
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GUS Population: 157,206 (2024)
ID: 167378
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ANALYST
200 4TH AVE W, SHAKOPEE MN 55379-1263
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SHAKOPEE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SHAKOPEE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | BELLE PLAINE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELLE PLAINE, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BELLE PLAINE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | BELLE PLAINE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | BELLE PLAINE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW PRAGUE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Crown College
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College | 20.9 mi away | 8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN, 55375-9001 |
9524464100
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BELLE PLAINE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 125 W MAIN, BELLE PLAINE, MN, 56011 |
(952) 873-6767
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Gustavus Adolphus College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082-1498 |
5079338000
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JORDAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 275 CREEK LANE S, JORDAN, MN, 55352 |
(952) 496-8050
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Bethany Global University
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College | 22.2 mi away | 6820 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438-2849 |
8003233417
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NEW PRAGUE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 400 E MAIN STREET, NEW PRAGUE, MN, 56071 |
(952) 496-8026
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HENDERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 110 SOUTH 6TH STREET, HENDERSON, MN, 56044 |
(507) 248-3880
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MONTGOMERY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 104 OAK AVE SE, MONTGOMERY, MN, 56069 |
(507) 364-7615
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LE SUEUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 118 E FERRY STREET, LE SUEUR, MN, 56058 |
(507) 665-2662
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LE CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 10 W TYRONE STREET, LE CENTER, MN, 56057 |
(507) 357-6792
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JORDAN 1SSW, MN US, located 5.9 miles from Belle Plaine township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9° | 5.3° | 13.6° | 0.81" | 6.4" |
| February | 26.5° | 9.2° | 17.8° | 0.89" | 10.2" |
| March | 39.5° | 21.4° | 30.4° | 1.76" | 5.2" |
| April | 54.8° | 33.9° | 44.3° | 2.81" | 3.6" |
| May | 67.2° | 46.2° | 56.7° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.2° | 57.4° | 67.3° | 5.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.7° | 61.1° | 70.9° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.2° | 58.4° | 68.3° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.5° | 50.3° | 60.9° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.9° | 37.5° | 47.7° | 2.66" | 0.4" |
| November | 41.1° | 25.0° | 33.0° | 1.55" | 3.0" |
| December | 27.4° | 12.3° | 19.8° | 1.16" | 11.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Jordan city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| New Prague city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Heidelberg city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Henderson city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
| Montgomery city | City | 11.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2713904852. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.