Belhaven is a town located in Beaufort County North Carolina. Belhaven has a 2024 population of 1,404. Belhaven is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,412 in 2020.
The average household income in Belhaven is $54,900 with a poverty rate of 37.82%. The median age in Belhaven is 50.4 years: 47 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belhaven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 673 | 48.84% |
| White | 593 | 43.03% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 8.06% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 582 | 2.36 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 276 | 1.16 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 149 | 3.82 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Married | 135 | 2.87 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Male | 22 | 4.55 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 19.26% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 12.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 8.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.3% |
| High School Graduate | 331 | 33.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 6.09% |
| Some College | 186 | 18.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 458 | 320 | 16 |
| White | 423 | 360 | 88 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 66 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,214 | $49,107 | $45,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,000 | $36,103 | $18,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,000 | $0 | $14,688 |
| Overall | $24,201 | $36,176 | $19,250 |
| Some College | $23,938 | $38,456 | $21,000 |
$24,201
Average Earnings
$36,176
Average Male
$19,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.73% of Belhaven residents speak only English, while 13.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 673 | 333 | 49.48% |
| Multiple | 111 | 97 | 87.39% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 97 | 40.76% |
| White | 462 | 90 | 19.48% |
37.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.54%
Male Poverty Rate
48.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belhaven is Multiple, with 87.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belhaven is White, with 19.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.9% |
| Some College | 19.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 26.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Male Employed | 2.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,875 | $51,804 |
| Households | $30,147 | $54,900 |
| Married Families | $81,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,559 | $56,612 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
22.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 33 | 6.8% |
| White | 31 | 5.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.31%
Born in Belhaven
91.22%
Native Born
8.78%
Foreign Born
5.01%
Non Citizen
3.77%
Naturalized
91.22% of Belhaven residents were born in the United States, with 74.31% having been born in North Carolina. 5.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,394 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 1,396 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 1,398 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 1,400 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 1,402 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 1,404 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 1,406 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,405 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 1,411 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,412 | -170 | -10.75% |
| 2019 | 1,582 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,583 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,582 | -8 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 1,590 | -13 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 1,603 | -8 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,611 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 1,617 | -25 | -1.52% |
| 2012 | 1,642 | -29 | -1.74% |
| 2011 | 1,671 | -20 | -1.18% |
| 2010 | 1,691 | 0 | 0% |