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Belhaven

North Carolina · 1,414 residents (2025 est.) · 1.59 sq mi
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Belhaven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,644. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 391 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,577
−20%since 2000
from 1,968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
992 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+20%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,414 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Belhaven
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,644
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,674 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,080
+117%since 2000
from $11,086 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+12%since 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+17%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(699)
Black60.6%(1,192)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(53)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(1,227)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(597)
Black50.9%(803)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(164)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(13)
Diversity Score73.3%(1,156)
Diversity Score
73
+18%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+27.9 ptssince 2017
from 47.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 8.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belhaven, North Carolina?

Belhaven, North Carolina has about 1,577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belhaven, North Carolina?

The typical household in Belhaven, North Carolina earns about $32,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belhaven, North Carolina expensive?

In Belhaven, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $103,000, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Belhaven, North Carolina?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Belhaven, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belhaven, North Carolina?

About 40.3% of people in Belhaven, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belhaven, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Belhaven, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 692 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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