Belle Plaine, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Belle Plaine, Wisconsin
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Location of Belle Plaine, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.2 sq mi (101.4 km2) |
| • Land | 38.4 sq mi (99.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,867 |
| • Density | 48.6/sq mi (18.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-06275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582785 |
| Website | http://belleplainewi.com/ |
Belle Plaine is a town located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2000, about 1,867 people lived there.
A "town" in Wisconsin is a type of local government area. It's similar to a township in other states. Inside Belle Plaine, you'll find smaller communities like Adams Beach and Belle Plaine. Another community called Hunting used to be partly in the town.
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History of Belle Plaine
The name "Belle Plaine" comes from the French language. It means "beautiful plain." This name likely describes the flat, open land in the area.
Geography of Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine covers a total area of about 39.2 square miles (which is 101.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 38.4 square miles (99.4 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water.
People of Belle Plaine
In 2000, there were 1,867 people living in Belle Plaine. These people lived in 738 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 543 were families.
The town had about 48.6 people per square mile (18.8 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Belle Plaine were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American and Asian people.
Households and Families
About 26.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.0%) were married couples living together. About 22.2% of all households were single individuals.
The average household had 2.41 people. The average family had 2.80 people.
Age Groups
The people in Belle Plaine were of different ages.
- 19.8% were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 30.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 18.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Belle Plaine was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.4 males.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in the town was $44,100 per year. For families, the average income was $49,353 per year.
About 5.6% of all the people in Belle Plaine lived below the poverty line. This included 6.4% of those under 18 and 7.0% of those 65 or older.
Notable People from Belle Plaine
- August Beversdorf (1864–1928): He was a farmer who lived in Belle Plaine. He also served as the chairman of the Belle Plaine Town Board. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Belle Plaine (Wisconsin) para niños
