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Belle Plaine, Minnesota, in Scott county, is 21 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 35 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Belle Plaine has a population of 3,789.
In Belle Plaine, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Belle Plaine had a median family income of $59,539. Belle Plaine, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Belle Plaine residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Belle Plaine, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Belle Plaine, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Belle Plaine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Belle Plaine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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