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Belle Haven

Virginia · 532 residents · 1.531 sq mi
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Belle Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,008. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
+11%since 2000
from 480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+3%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3304686067448821990201020202024Belle Haven
2024836
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,008
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,383
+55%since 2000
from $17,009 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+97%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(375)
Black19.4%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.3%(203)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(380)
Black20.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.3%(284)
Diversity Score
53
+26%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−12%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Haven, Virginia?

Belle Haven, Virginia has about 532 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle Haven, Virginia earns about $37,008 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 $165,800, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Haven, Virginia?

About 29.1% 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 6.2% 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 17 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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