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Belville

North Carolina · 2,406 residents · 1.704 sq mi
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Belville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,121 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $187,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,406
+744%since 2000
from 285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,412 / sq mi
+744%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+43%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
09282K3K4K1990201020202024Belville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,665
+32%since 2000
from $22,482 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(230)
Black14.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,756)
Black14%(338)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(148)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other6%(145)
Diversity Score54.6%(1,315)
Diversity Score
55
+47%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 81.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belville, North Carolina?

Belville, North Carolina has about 2,406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belville, North Carolina earns about $66,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belville, North Carolina expensive?

In Belville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $187,200, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Belville, North Carolina?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Belville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belville, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of people in Belville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Belville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,360 residents, a change of about 5130 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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