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Belview

Virginia · 990 residents · 1.77 sq mi
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Belview is a city of 990 people in Virginia. This skews young, with a median age of 25.4. The poverty rate is 48.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 41% less than in Virginia as a whole. 80% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

990
+8%since 2023
from 920 in 2023
2010 – 2024
560 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 520 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
25.4
−11%since 2023
from 28.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.77 sq mi
Population, 20102024
6888921K1K2K201020202024Belview
2024990
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.8%(87)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 919.7%(195)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(88)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.6%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.2%(101)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.7%(205)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.8%(127)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.4%(63)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.9%(39)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747%(69)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$55,288
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$21,669
−7%since 2023
from $23,234 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
48.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.443
+47%since 2023
from 0.301 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,289
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,039 in 2023
US average: $1,442
59.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
40.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.55 people
+36%since 2023
from 2.61 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
19.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
66.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(641)
Black20.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(80)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.3%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(567)
Black24.5%(243)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(120)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other5.6%(55)
74
+28%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran12.1%(120)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(5)
Ancestry
American36.5%(361)
Irish6.5%(64)
English5.8%(57)
German0.7%(7)
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 21.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
50.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
28.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
56.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
57.1%
US average: 74.6%
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
17.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
50.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
80.3%
US average: 87.7%
85.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
12.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.5%(103)
Married46.5%(152)
Widowed3.1%(10)
Divorced19%(62)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(75)
Married42%(123)
Widowed14.3%(42)
Divorced18.1%(53)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
26.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.9%
US average: 13.8%
15.4%
US average: 18.4%
43.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
39.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
48.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)52.9%(9)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)52.9%(9)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era41.2%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Belview, Virginia?

Belview, Virginia has about 990 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belview, Virginia?

The typical household in Belview, Virginia earns about $55,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belview, Virginia expensive?

In Belview, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,289 a month.

How educated are people in Belview, Virginia?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Belview, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belview, Virginia?

About 48.8% of people in Belview, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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