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{{Infobox settlement
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|name = Belle Haven
| name = Belle Haven
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| population_total = 532
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'''Belle Haven''' is a town in [[Accomack County, Virginia|Accomack]] and [[Northampton County, Virginia|Northampton]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Virginia]]. The population was 532 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Belle Haven town, Virginia |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=April 3, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}</ref>
'''Belle Haven''' is a town in [[Accomack County, Virginia|Accomack]] and [[Northampton County, Virginia|Northampton]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Virginia]]. The population was 6,851 in the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Belle Haven town, Virginia |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=April 3, 2012 }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Belle Haven is located at {{coord|37|33|0|N|75|49|28|W|region:US_type:city}} (37.549989, -75.824329).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Belle Haven is located at {{coord|37|33|0|N|75|49|28|W|region:US-VA_type:city}} (37.549989, &minus;75.824329).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|4.1|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|3.9|sqkm|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.2|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 5.24%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Belle Haven town, Virginia |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=April 3, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|4.1|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|3.9|sqkm|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.2|sqkm|order=flip}}, or 5.24%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Belle Haven town, Virginia |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=April 3, 2012 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1900= 331
|1900= 331
|1910= 296
|1910= 296
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|2000= 480
|2000= 480
|2010= 532
|2010= 532
|estyear=2015
|estyear=2019
|estimate=525
|estimate=502
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |archivedate=May 12, 2015 |df= }}</ref></center>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 480 people, 220 households, and 139 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 317.1 people per square mile (122.7/km²). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 163.8 per square mile (63.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 78.12% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 19.38% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.83% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.62% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.62% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.42% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.83% of the population.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 480 people, 220 households, and 139 families living in the town. The population density was 317.1 people per square mile (122.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 163.8 per square mile (63.4/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 78.12% White, 19.38% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>


There were 220 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.62.
Of the 220 households 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.6% of households were one person and 17.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.62.


In the town, the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.8 males.
The age distribution was 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.8 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $21,146 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $17,009. About 7.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $33,500 and the median family income was $37,250. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $21,146 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,009. About 7.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over.


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 14:50, 21 June 2024

Belle Haven
Town
Central Belle Haven, July 2018
Central Belle Haven, July 2018
Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
Coordinates: 37°33′0″N 75°49′28″W / 37.55000°N 75.82444°W / 37.55000; -75.82444
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateVirginia
CountyAccomack
Regierung
 • TypeMayor-council government
 • MayorGeorge H. Ludlow, Jr.
Area
[1]
 • Total1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2)
 • Land1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
[2]
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total532
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
502
 • Density327.89/sq mi (126.61/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code23306
FIPS code51-05912
GNIS feature ID2390720[2]

Belle Haven is a town in Accomack and Northampton counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 6,851 in the 2020 census.[4]

Geography

Belle Haven is located at 37°33′0″N 75°49′28″W / 37.55000°N 75.82444°W / 37.55000; -75.82444 (37.549989, −75.824329).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), of which 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 5.24%, is water.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900331—
1910296−10.6%
19203115.1%
193037219.6%
1940277−25.5%
195045363.5%
1960371−18.1%
197050435.8%
198058916.9%
1990526−10.7%
2000480−8.7%
201053210.8%
2019 (est.)502[3]−5.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2000 census there were 480 people, 220 households, and 139 families living in the town. The population density was 317.1 people per square mile (122.7/km2). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 163.8 per square mile (63.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 78.12% White, 19.38% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83%.[8]

Of the 220 households 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.6% of households were one person and 17.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.62.

The age distribution was 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.8 males.

The median household income was $33,500 and the median family income was $37,250. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $21,146 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,009. About 7.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belle Haven, Accomack County, Virginia
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Belle Haven town, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Belle Haven town, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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