Belhaven, NC

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Belhaven Overview

1,378
TOTAL POPULATION
599
MALE POPULATION
779
FEMALE POPULATION
76.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
130.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,058
PER CAPITA INCOME
$38,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$30,147
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.56
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
492
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
44.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Belhaven Zip Codes

Belhaven Area Codes

Race in Belhaven

The most populous races in Belhaven are Black / African American (673 | 48.8%), White / Caucasian (593 | 43.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (238 | 17.3%).
Race in Belhaven
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American67348.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino23817.3%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian59343.0%
Two or more Races1118.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,378100.0%

Ancestry in Belhaven

The most populous ancestries reported in Belhaven are Mexican (168 | 12.2%), English (94 | 6.8%), Irish (78 | 5.7%), German (36 | 2.6%), and Italian (27 | 2.0%), together accounting for 29.2% of all Belhaven residents.
Ancestry in Belhaven
Ancestry# Population% Population
African40.3%
American241.7%
Armenian20.2%
Australian20.2%
Belgian30.2%
British70.5%
Cherokee151.1%
Cuban30.2%
Czech20.2%
Dutch40.3%
English946.8%
European80.6%
French90.6%
French Canadian80.6%
German362.6%
Hungarian20.2%
Irish785.7%
Italian272.0%
Mexican16812.2%
Native Hawaiian50.4%
Norwegian90.6%
Polish90.6%
Scotch-Irish90.6%
Scottish181.3%
Subsaharan African40.3%
Welsh30.2%
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Immigrants in Belhaven

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Belhaven came from Central America (116 | 8.4%), Latin America (116 | 8.4%), Mexico (116 | 8.4%), Europe (3 | 0.2%), and Netherlands (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 25.7% of all Belhaven residents.
Immigrants in Belhaven
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Australia20.2%
Central America1168.4%
Europe30.2%
Latin America1168.4%
Mexico1168.4%
Netherlands30.2%
Oceania20.2%
Western Europe30.2%
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Sex and Age in Belhaven

Sex and Age in Belhaven

The most populous age groups in Belhaven are 5 to 9 Years (60 | 10.0%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (89 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Belhaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (5.3%)5 (0.6%)
5 to 9 Years60 (10.0%)62 (8.0%)
10 to 14 Years44 (7.3%)69 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Years10 (1.7%)42 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years42 (7.0%)10 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Years40 (6.7%)40 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years34 (5.7%)5 (0.6%)
35 to 39 Years15 (2.5%)25 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years6 (1.0%)71 (9.1%)
45 to 49 Years54 (9.0%)17 (2.2%)
50 to 54 Years29 (4.8%)88 (11.3%)
55 to 59 Years45 (7.5%)58 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years38 (6.3%)78 (10.0%)
65 to 69 Years51 (8.5%)31 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years26 (4.3%)89 (11.4%)
75 to 79 Years15 (2.5%)42 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years43 (7.2%)27 (3.5%)
85 Years and over15 (2.5%)20 (2.6%)
Total599 (100.0%)779 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Belhaven

Median Family Size in Belhaven

The median family size in Belhaven is 3.30 persons per family, with single female/mother families (149 | 48.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.7 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (135 | 44.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Belhaven
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple135 (44.1%)2.84
Single Male/Father22 (7.2%)3.41
Single Female/Mother149 (48.7%)3.70
Total Families306 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Belhaven

The median household size in Belhaven is 2.36 persons per household, with single male/father households (22 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.55 persons per household. non-family households (276 | 47.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Belhaven
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple135 (23.2%)2.87
Single Male/Father22 (3.8%)4.55
Single Female/Mother149 (25.6%)3.82
Non-family276 (47.4%)1.16
Total Households582 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Belhaven

Out of a total of 582 households in Belhaven, 306 (52.6%) are family households, while 276 (47.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 139, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 239.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Belhaven
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-239 (41.1%)
2-Person Households139 (23.9%)33 (5.7%)
3-Person Households53 (9.1%)4 (0.7%)
4-Person Households55 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households37 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total306 (52.6%)276 (47.4%)

Female Fertility in Belhaven

Fertility by Age in Belhaven

Female Fertility by Age in Belhaven
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Belhaven

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Belhaven
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Belhaven

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Belhaven
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Belhaven

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Belhaven
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Belhaven

Income Overview in Belhaven

Per Capita Income in Belhaven is $24,058, while median incomes of families and households are $38,875 and $30,147 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,378$24,058
Median Family Income306$38,875
Mean Family Income306$51,804
Median Household Income582$30,147
Mean Household Income582$54,900
Income Deficit306$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,37849.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,37850.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3780.56

Earnings by Sex in Belhaven

Average Earnings in Belhaven are $24,236, $36,563 for men and $18,600 for women, a difference of 49.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Belhaven
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male248 (50.4%)$36,563
Female244 (49.6%)$18,600
Total492 (100.0%)$24,236

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belhaven

The most common earnings brackets in Belhaven are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (41 | 16.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (37 | 15.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Belhaven
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8 (3.2%)37 (15.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (3.6%)4 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4999 (3.6%)9 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9995 (2.0%)17 (7.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (0.8%)24 (9.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (2.4%)4 (1.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (6.5%)16 (6.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (1.2%)25 (10.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (0.8%)25 (10.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99936 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9998 (3.2%)28 (11.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (2.0%)15 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99941 (16.5%)2 (0.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99919 (7.7%)4 (1.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99911 (4.4%)5 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (4.0%)13 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99929 (11.7%)12 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (2.0%)2 (0.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (4.8%)2 (0.8%)
$100,000+12 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total248 (100.0%)244 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belhaven

Average earnings in Belhaven are $36,176 for men and $19,250 for women, a difference of 46.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $49,107, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,103. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,417, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,688.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Belhaven
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,103$18,438
College or Associate's Degree$38,456$21,000
Bachelor's Degree$49,107$45,417
Graduate Degree--
Total$36,176$19,250

Family Income in Belhaven

Family Income Brackets in Belhaven

According to the Belhaven family income data, there are 60 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Belhaven
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003110.1%
$10,000 to $14,999154.9%
$15,000 to $24,9996019.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993310.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993411.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994314.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994013.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995016.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belhaven

4-person families (22 | 7.2%) account for the highest median family income in Belhaven with $59,107 per family, while 2-person families (141 | 46.1%) have the highest median income of $19,241 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Belhaven
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families141 (46.1%)$38,482
3-Person Families84 (27.5%)$0
4-Person Families22 (7.2%)$59,107
5-Person Families37 (12.1%)$0
6-Person Families21 (6.9%)$0
7+ Person Families1 (0.3%)$0
Total306 (100.0%)$38,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Belhaven

Family Income by Number of Earners in Belhaven
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners112 (36.6%)$22,500
1 Earner133 (43.5%)$58,092
2 Earners44 (14.4%)$104,000
3+ Earners17 (5.6%)$0
Total306 (100.0%)$38,875

Household Income in Belhaven

Household Income Brackets in Belhaven

With 109 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Belhaven, accounting for 18.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Belhaven
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000549.3%
$10,000 to $14,99910317.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996611.3%
$25,000 to $34,99910918.7%
$35,000 to $49,999579.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996911.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995910.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995910.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+61.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Belhaven

The median household income in Belhaven is $30,147, with the highest median household income of $33,333 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 258 households (44.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Belhaven
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (0.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years83 (14.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years236 (40.6%)$27,396
65+ Years258 (44.3%)$33,333
Total582 (100.0%)$30,147

Poverty in Belhaven

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belhaven

With 24.5% poverty level for males and 48.1% for females among the residents of Belhaven, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (100.0%) and 5 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Belhaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (93.8%)5 (100.0%)
5 Years13 (100.0%)31 (86.1%)
6 to 11 Years50 (83.3%)26 (86.7%)
12 to 14 Years10 (32.3%)50 (76.9%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (85.7%)
18 to 24 Years8 (16.3%)7 (23.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)35 (77.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)47 (49.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (19.3%)44 (41.9%)
55 to 64 Years10 (12.0%)56 (41.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (9.1%)45 (38.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (17.1%)
Total147 (24.5%)373 (48.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belhaven

According to the poverty statistics in Belhaven, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Belhaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (13.9%)
6 to 11 Years10 (16.7%)4 (13.3%)
12 to 14 Years21 (67.7%)15 (23.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (14.3%)
18 to 24 Years41 (83.7%)23 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years74 (100.0%)10 (22.2%)
35 to 44 Years21 (100.0%)49 (51.0%)
45 to 54 Years67 (80.7%)61 (58.1%)
55 to 64 Years73 (87.9%)80 (58.8%)
65 to 74 Years70 (90.9%)73 (61.9%)
75 Years and over73 (100.0%)73 (83.0%)
Total452 (75.5%)403 (51.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belhaven

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Belhaven
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Belhaven

According to the poverty data in Belhaven, 9.1% or 2 single-father households and 59.7% or 89 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (9.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Belhaven
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2 (9.1%)10 (18.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)40 (71.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total2 (9.1%)89 (59.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Belhaven

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Belhaven
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)12 (15.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)40 (71.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)91 (53.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Belhaven

Employment by Class of Employer in Belhaven

Among the 434 employed individuals in Belhaven, private company employees (285 | 65.7%), state government employees (73 | 16.8%), and self-employed (incorporated) (28 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Belhaven
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28565.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)286.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)102.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations51.1%
Local Government Employees255.8%
State Government Employees7316.8%
Federal Government Employees81.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total434100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Belhaven

According to the labor force statistics for Belhaven, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,095), 44.9% or 492 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.2% or 55 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.8% or 75 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.0% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Belhaven
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20 (48.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years26 (50.0%)3 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Years75 (93.8%)30 (40.0%)
30 to 34 Years33 (84.6%)4 (12.1%)
35 to 44 Years41 (35.0%)3 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years116 (61.7%)12 (10.3%)
55 to 59 Years57 (55.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years68 (58.6%)3 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years52 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total492 (44.9%)55 (11.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belhaven

According to labor force statistics for Belhaven, 60.7% of individuals (390) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (643) are in the labor force, with 13.3% or 52 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 78.9% or 146 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.7% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Belhaven
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School78 (45.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma136 (58.6%)67 (28.7%)
College / Associate Degree146 (78.9%)16 (8.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30 (53.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total390 (60.7%)86 (13.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Belhaven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Belhaven are Community & Social Service (53 | 12.1%), Education Instruction & Library (48 | 11.0%), Management (27 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (26 | 5.9%), and Health Technologists (11 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Belhaven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Belhaven, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (88.9%), Education, Arts & Media (40.0%), and Community & Social Service (7.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Belhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Management24 (88.9%)3 (11.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (7.5%)49 (92.4%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (4.2%)46 (95.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)28 (25.9%)80 (74.1%)
Total (Overall)227 (51.9%)210 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Belhaven are Food Preparation & Serving (33 | 7.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (33 | 7.5%), Healthcare Support (25 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (20 | 4.6%), and Law Enforcement (13 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Belhaven

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Belhaven, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (90.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (69.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Belhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Security & Protection18 (90.0%)2 (10.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Law Enforcement13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (30.3%)23 (69.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)44 (36.7%)76 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)227 (51.9%)210 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Belhaven are Sales & Related (42 | 9.6%), and Office & Administration (15 | 3.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Belhaven

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Belhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related33 (78.6%)9 (21.4%)
Office & Administration6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Total (Category)39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)
Total (Overall)227 (51.9%)210 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Belhaven are Construction & Extraction (48 | 11.0%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18 | 4.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (15 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Belhaven

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Belhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Construction & Extraction34 (70.8%)14 (29.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)51 (63.0%)30 (37.0%)
Total (Overall)227 (51.9%)210 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Belhaven are Production (47 | 10.8%), Transportation (19 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (5 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Belhaven

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Belhaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Production41 (87.2%)6 (12.8%)
Transportation19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)65 (91.5%)6 (8.5%)
Total (Overall)227 (51.9%)210 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Belhaven

Employment Industries in Belhaven

The major employment industries in Belhaven include Health Care & Social Assistance (82 | 18.8%), Retail Trade (62 | 14.2%), Educational Services (49 | 11.2%), Public Administration (48 | 11.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (32 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Belhaven

Employment Industries by Sex in Belhaven

The Belhaven industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (92.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Belhaven
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing19 (82.6%)4 (17.4%)
Wholesale Trade5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade53 (85.5%)9 (14.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Finance & Insurance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Educational Services12 (24.5%)37 (75.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (7.3%)76 (92.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)
Public Administration22 (45.8%)26 (54.2%)
Total227 (51.9%)210 (48.0%)

Education in Belhaven

School Enrollment in Belhaven

The most common levels of schooling among the 289 students in Belhaven are middle school (103 | 35.6%), elementary school (102 | 35.3%), and high school (39 | 13.5%).
School Enrollment in Belhaven
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool51.7%
Kindergarten41.4%
Elementary School10235.3%
Middle School10335.6%
High School3913.5%
College / Undergraduate3612.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total289100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belhaven

Out of a total of 289 students who are enrolled in schools in Belhaven, 8 (2.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 281 (97.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (33.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Belhaven
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds107 (94.7%)6 (5.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total281 (97.2%)8 (2.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belhaven

Business (22 | 20.4%), education (22 | 20.4%), science & technology (13 | 12.0%), social sciences (10 | 9.3%), and arts & humanities (8 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 108 individuals in Belhaven who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Belhaven
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural76.5%
Physical & Health Sciences32.8%
Psychology43.7%
Social Sciences109.3%
Engineering54.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1312.0%
Business2220.4%
Education2220.4%
Literature & Languages76.5%
Liberal Arts & History54.6%
Visual & Performing Arts21.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities87.4%
Total108100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Belhaven

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belhaven

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Belhaven are males with 2 vehicles (112, accounting for 49.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (70, making up 54.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Belhaven
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)2 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle73 (32.2%)46 (22.2%)
2 Vehicles112 (49.3%)70 (33.8%)
3 Vehicles9 (4.0%)46 (22.2%)
4 Vehicles31 (13.7%)43 (20.8%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total227 (100.0%)207 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Belhaven

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Belhaven are 5 to 9 minutes (98 commuters, 23.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (83 commuters, 20.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (68 commuters, 16.4%).
Commute Time in Belhaven
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes399.4%
5 to 9 Minutes9823.6%
10 to 14 Minutes8320.0%
15 to 19 Minutes225.3%
20 to 24 Minutes6816.4%
25 to 29 Minutes225.3%
30 to 34 Minutes51.2%
35 to 39 Minutes112.6%
40 to 44 Minutes20.5%
45 to 59 Minutes348.2%
60 to 89 Minutes122.9%
90 or more Minutes204.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Belhaven

The most common commute times in Belhaven are 5 to 9 minutes (59 commuters, 28.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (49 commuters, 23.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Belhaven
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14 (6.6%)25 (12.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes59 (28.0%)39 (19.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes34 (16.1%)49 (23.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (1.9%)18 (8.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes27 (12.8%)41 (20.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes19 (9.0%)3 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes1 (0.5%)4 (1.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes11 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes16 (7.6%)18 (8.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (1.9%)8 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes20 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belhaven

The most frequent times of departure to work in Belhaven are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (55, 26.1%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (44, 21.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Belhaven
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM11 (5.2%)4 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM15 (7.1%)14 (6.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (4.3%)3 (1.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4 (1.9%)24 (11.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM55 (26.1%)34 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (9.0%)12 (5.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM42 (19.9%)37 (18.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM18 (8.5%)44 (21.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM24 (11.4%)16 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (1.9%)7 (3.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2 (0.9%)10 (4.9%)
Total211 (100.0%)205 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Belhaven

Occupancy by Ownership in Belhaven

Of the total 582 dwellings in Belhaven, owner-occupied units account for 335 (57.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 247 (42.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Belhaven
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33557.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units24742.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units582100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Belhaven

Occupancy by Household Size in Belhaven
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23941.1%
2-Person Household17229.5%
3-Person Household579.8%
4+ Person Household11419.6%
Total Housing Units582100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belhaven

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Belhaven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household133 (55.6%)106 (44.4%)
2-Person Household100 (58.1%)72 (41.9%)
3-Person Household55 (96.5%)2 (3.5%)
4+ Person Household47 (41.2%)67 (58.8%)
Total Housing Units335 (57.6%)247 (42.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belhaven

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Belhaven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School52 (38.5%)83 (61.5%)
High School Diploma102 (52.6%)92 (47.4%)
College/Associate Degree122 (69.7%)53 (30.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59 (75.6%)19 (24.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belhaven

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Belhaven
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years356.0%
35 to 44 Years539.1%
45 to 54 Years8614.8%
55 to 64 Years15025.8%
65 to 74 Years15025.8%
75 to 84 Years7412.7%
85 Years and Over345.8%
Total582100.0%

Housing Finances in Belhaven

Median Income by Occupancy in Belhaven

Median Income by Occupancy in Belhaven
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied335 (57.6%)$32,639
Renter-Occupied247 (42.4%)$23,672
Average582 (100.0%)$30,147

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belhaven

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Belhaven
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (3.0%)34 (13.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)10 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99948 (14.3%)55 (22.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (0.9%)7 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99930 (9.0%)26 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99985 (25.4%)24 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99935 (10.4%)22 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99939 (11.6%)30 (12.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (11.0%)22 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99942 (12.5%)17 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belhaven

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Belhaven
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30019 (5.7%)31 (12.6%)
$300 to $49924 (7.2%)19 (7.7%)
$500 to $799146 (43.6%)40 (16.2%)
$800 to $99957 (17.0%)68 (27.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49954 (16.1%)35 (14.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99917 (5.1%)2 (0.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (3.9%)2 (0.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.2%)
$3,000 or more5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Belhaven

Housing Structures in Belhaven

Housing Structures in Belhaven
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached34960.0%
Single Unit, Attached71.2%
2 Unit Apartments203.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments244.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments183.1%
10 or more Apartments162.8%
Mobile Home / Other14825.4%
Total582100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belhaven

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Belhaven
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached204 (58.5%)145 (41.5%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other118 (79.7%)30 (20.3%)
Total335 (57.6%)247 (42.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Belhaven

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Belhaven
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)10 (4.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.2%)28 (11.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms142 (42.4%)110 (44.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms131 (39.1%)95 (38.5%)
8 or more Rooms58 (17.3%)4 (1.6%)
Total335 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Belhaven

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Belhaven
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (2.1%)9 (3.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas172 (51.3%)78 (31.6%)
Electricity135 (40.3%)160 (64.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used11 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Belhaven

Household Vehicle Usage in Belhaven
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (2.7%)62 (25.1%)
1 Vehicle120 (35.8%)123 (49.8%)
2 Vehicles128 (38.2%)41 (16.6%)
3 or more Vehicles78 (23.3%)21 (8.5%)
Total335 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Belhaven

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Belhaven

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units217118
Median Property Value$91,900$109,200
Median Household Income$31,211$0
Monthly Housing Costs$612$5
Real Estate Taxes$770$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belhaven

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Belhaven
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00056 (25.8%)2 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99984 (38.7%)50 (42.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99962 (28.6%)50 (42.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (4.6%)14 (11.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total217 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Belhaven

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Belhaven
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (4.6%)5 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99976 (35.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (22.1%)5 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (10.6%)37 (31.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (4.6%)12 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (7.8%)29 (24.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (12.4%)20 (17.0%)
$150,000 or more6 (2.8%)15 (12.7%)
Total217 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Belhaven

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Belhaven
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x91 (41.9%)58,333 (49,434.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x26 (12.0%)39 (33.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (4.2%)12 (10.2%)
4.0x or more81 (37.3%)40 (33.9%)
Total217 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belhaven

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Belhaven
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800115 (53.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49973 (33.6%)53 (44.9%)
$800 to $1,49924 (11.1%)39 (33.1%)
Total217 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Belhaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belhaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belhaven
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years81 (94.2%)5 (5.8%)
6 to 18 Years205 (96.2%)8 (3.8%)
19 to 25 Years63 (78.7%)17 (21.2%)
26 to 34 Years82 (70.7%)34 (29.3%)
35 to 44 Years59 (50.4%)58 (49.6%)
45 to 54 Years141 (75.0%)47 (25.0%)
55 to 64 Years171 (78.1%)48 (21.9%)
65 to 74 Years195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,158 (84.2%)217 (15.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Belhaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Belhaven
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born81 (94.2%)5 (5.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen205 (96.2%)8 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen63 (78.7%)17 (21.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belhaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Belhaven
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000386 (92.6%)31 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999368 (91.3%)35 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999170 (83.3%)34 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999127 (73.4%)46 (26.6%)
$100,000 and over107 (60.1%)71 (39.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belhaven

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Belhaven
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 679 (91.9%)2 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years195 (91.5%)10 (4.7%)
19 to 25 Years41 (51.2%)32 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Years36 (31.0%)46 (39.7%)
35 to 44 Years51 (43.6%)12 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years113 (60.1%)48 (25.5%)
55 to 64 Years71 (32.4%)104 (47.5%)
65 to 74 Years193 (99.0%)93 (47.7%)
75 Years and over161 (100.0%)71 (44.1%)
Total940 (68.4%)418 (30.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Belhaven

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Belhaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (12.2%)5 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years40 (21.4%)95 (28.2%)
65 to 74 Years45 (58.4%)59 (50.0%)
75 Years and over48 (65.7%)58 (65.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Belhaven

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Belhaven: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (19.5%)33 (28.0%)
75 Years and over41 (56.2%)29 (33.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Belhaven: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years16 (8.6%)30 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years11 (14.3%)2 (1.7%)
75 Years and over17 (23.3%)10 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Belhaven: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (4.9%)3 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (9.6%)8 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (13.7%)13 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Belhaven: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.6%)3 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (11.2%)73 (21.7%)
65 to 74 Years14 (18.2%)57 (48.3%)
75 Years and over10 (13.7%)51 (58.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Belhaven: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.1%)23 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years12 (15.6%)1 (0.9%)
75 Years and over3 (4.1%)19 (21.6%)

Technology Access in Belhaven

Computing Device Access in Belhaven

Computing Device Access in Belhaven
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop34358.9%
Smartphone41571.3%
Tablet16929.0%
No Computing Device13523.2%
Total582100.0%

Internet Access in Belhaven

Internet Access in Belhaven
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home29951.4%
Cellular Data Only457.7%
Satellite Internet162.8%
No Internet21737.3%
Total582100.0%

Belhaven Summary

Belhaven, North Carolina is a small town located in the northeastern corner of the state, in Beaufort County. It is situated on the banks of the Pamlico River, and is part of the Inner Banks region of North Carolina. The town has a population of 1,687 as of the 2010 census, and is the county seat of Beaufort County.

Geography

Belhaven is located at 35°31'N, 76°37'W, and is situated on the banks of the Pamlico River. The town is located in the Inner Banks region of North Carolina, and is part of the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System. The town is bordered by the towns of Aurora to the north, Pantego to the east, and Washington to the south. The town is located approximately 40 miles east of Greenville, and is approximately 90 miles east of Raleigh.
The town is situated on a flat coastal plain, and is surrounded by a mix of farmland, forests, and wetlands. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 50 inches.

History

Belhaven was founded in 1795 by William Bell, a planter from Virginia. The town was originally known as Bell's Haven, and was incorporated in 1883. The town was named after William Bell, and was originally a port town, serving as a major shipping hub for the region. The town was also a major center for the lumber industry, and was home to several sawmills and lumberyards.
The town was also home to several other industries, including a cotton mill, a brickyard, and a cannery. The town was also home to several churches, including the First Baptist Church, which was founded in 1820.
The town was also home to several schools, including the Belhaven Academy, which was founded in 1845. The town was also home to several newspapers, including the Belhaven News, which was founded in 1883.
The town was also home to several notable people, including William Bell, who founded the town, and William Bell Jr., who served as the mayor of Belhaven from 1883 to 1887.

Economy

The economy of Belhaven is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and cotton. The town is also home to several seafood processing plants, which process a variety of seafood, including shrimp, oysters, and crabs.
The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Belhaven Museum, which is housed in the former Belhaven Academy building, and the Belhaven Waterfront Park, which offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and swimming.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Belhaven was 1,687. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median household income in Belhaven was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,917. The per capita income in Belhaven was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Belhaven?
Total Population of Belhaven is 1,378.
What is the Total Male Population of Belhaven?
Total Male Population of Belhaven is 599.
What is the Total Female Population of Belhaven?
Total Female Population of Belhaven is 779.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Belhaven?
There are 76.89 Males per 100 Females in Belhaven.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Belhaven?
There are 130.05 Females per 100 Males in Belhaven.
What is the Median Population Age in Belhaven?
Median Population Age in Belhaven is 50.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Belhaven
Average Family Size in Belhaven is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Belhaven
Average Household Size in Belhaven is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Belhaven?
Per Capita income in Belhaven is $24,058.
What is the Median Family Income in Belhaven?
Median Family Income in Belhaven is $38,875.
What is the Median Household income in Belhaven?
Median Household Income in Belhaven is $30,147.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Belhaven?
Income or Wage Gap in Belhaven is 49.1%.
Women in Belhaven earn 50.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Belhaven?
Inequality or Gini Index in Belhaven is 0.56.
How Large is the Labor Force in Belhaven?
There are 492 People in the Labor Forcein in Belhaven.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Belhaven?
44.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Belhaven.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Belhaven?
Unemployment Rate in Belhaven is 11.2%.