This was 16.4 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,419.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Belle Plaine for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 136 | 7.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 682 | 38.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 45 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 197 | 11.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 260 | 14.8 |
| Associate's degree | 222 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 161 | 9.2 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 1.8 |
| Professional school degree | 12 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 8 | 0.5 |

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