Belhaven, NC

City

Demographics of Belhaven

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.6%

Households with Children

25.6%

School Enrollment K-12

169

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 16.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.1%
Working Age (35-54): 25.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 24.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.0%
High School / GED: 44.7%
Some College or Associate's: 25.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.1%
Single Parents: 16.6%
Couples & Adults: 34.9%
Living Alone: 39.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 50.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 46.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 1.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 51.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 77.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 23.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.8%
Spanish: 5.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 3.1%
Not Enrolled: 80.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Belhaven

Neighborhood

Beaufort, NC

Leechville / Haslin Corner

Terra Ceia / Johnson Siding

Gaylord / Moores Beach

Makleyville / Mount Olive

Pinetown / Dinah Landing

Pineridge / Macedonia

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources