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Belle Haven

Virginia · 6,851 residents · 1.981 sq mi
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Belle Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $481,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,851
+9%since 2000
from 6,269 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,458 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Belle Haven
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,941
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,282
+73%since 2000
from $46,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,614
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $833 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+47%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(5,207)
Black6.8%(427)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(343)
Asian2.3%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.4%(2,095)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(4,681)
Black6.6%(452)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(1,122)
Asian4%(277)
Other3.7%(255)
Diversity Score61.2%(4,192)
Diversity Score
61
+83%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Haven, Virginia?

Belle Haven, Virginia has about 6,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Haven, Virginia?

The typical household in Belle Haven, Virginia earns about $109,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Haven, Virginia expensive?

In Belle Haven, Virginia, the median home is worth about $481,500, and the typical rent is about $1,614 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Haven, Virginia?

About 66.7% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Haven, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Haven, Virginia?

About 2.6% of people in Belle Haven, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Haven, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Haven, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 424 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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