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Belhaven, NC


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Belhaven, North Carolina

Belhaven, North Carolina, in Beaufort county, is 42 miles E of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 93 miles S of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The town is home to some 1,968 residents.

The People and Families of Belhaven

In Belhaven, about 43% of adults are married. People in Belhaven have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Belhaven than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belhaven had a median family income of $23,958.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Belhaven.

Belhaven Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Belhaven was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Belhaven. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Belhaven, 90% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Belhaven.

High Points

Belhaven strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Belhaven Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Belhaven Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Belhaven Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Belhaven, NC

Comparing Belhaven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents79

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime48
Low Violent Crime36
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