Belle Plaine, Kansas
Belle Plaine is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 1,467 people lived there.[3]
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 Location within Sumner County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°23′36″N 97°16′46″W / 37.39333°N 97.27944°WCoordinates: 37°23′36″N 97°16′46″W / 37.39333°N 97.27944°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | beautiful plain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,467 |
| • Density | 1,767/sq mi (682.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67013 |
| FIPS code | 20-05500 |
| GNIS ID | 2394114[1] |
| Website | bpks.org |
History
Belle Plaine was created in 1871.[4] Belle Plaine is a French name, and it means "beautiful plain".[5] In 1883, Belle Plaine was a station and shipping point for the Southern Central & Fort Scott Railway.[6] By 1910, it was at the junction of two railroads, the Missouri Pacific and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe.[7] The first post office in Belle Plaine was created in April 1871.[8]
Geography
Belle Plaine is at 37°23′36″N 97°16′46″W / 37.393428°N 97.279548°W (37.393428, -97.279548). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2). All of it is land.[2]
Weather
Belle Plaine has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Belle Plaine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 348 | ||
| 1890 | 659 | 89.4% | |
| 1900 | 551 | −16.4% | |
| 1910 | 849 | 54.1% | |
| 1920 | 839 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 825 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 878 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 971 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,579 | 62.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,553 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,706 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,649 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,708 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,681 | −1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 1,467 people, 588 households, and 411 families living in Belle Plaine. Of the households, 70.7% owned their home and 29.3% rented their home.
The median age was 37.8 years. Of the people, 89.3% were White, 1.4% were Native American, 0.5% were Black, 0.1% were Asian, 1.5% were from some other race, and 7.1% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the people.[3][10]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 1,681 people, 630 households, and 466 families living in Belle Plaine.[11]
Education
Belle Plaine is a part of Belle Plaine USD 357 public school district.[12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belle Plaine, Kansas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 305.
- ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 22. ISBN 9780974435886.
- ↑ William G. Cutler (1883). William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas. A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL.
- ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 170. ISBN 9780722249055.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Belle Plaine, Kansas
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ "Belle Plaine USD 357". USD 357. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 357, local school district
- Historical
- Maps
- Belle Plaine City Map, KDOT