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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

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Belhaven, NC

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Belhaven, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,577population

48.7median age

This community is a community of 1,577 with a median age of 48.7. The population is predominantly Black (50.9%) with a significant White community (37.9%). Median household income is $32,644. 83% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53.3%, with a median home value of $103,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

50.9%803

White

37.9%597

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%164

Two or More

0.8%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.6%120

High School Diploma

34.2%388

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%89

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%97

Associate's Degree

9.3%106

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%85

Master's Degree

4%45

Professional Degree

1.1%13

HS or Higher

83%

BA or Higher

12.6%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

$103,000median home value

$929median rent

53.3%homeownership

946total units

25.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53.3%

Renter 46.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

25.5%96

$50K–$100K

22.8%86

$100K–$150K

18.6%70

$150K–$200K

10.9%41

$200K–$300K

6.9%26

$300K–$500K

13.3%50

$500K–$1M

2.1%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%7

2000–2009

14.8%140

1990–1999

14.5%137

1980–1989

8.1%77

1970–1979

10.5%99

1960–1969

7.5%71

1950–1959

16.7%158

1940–1949

4.5%43

1939 or earlier

22.6%214

Heating Fuel

Electricity

45.1%319

Bottled/LP Gas

44.1%312

No Fuel

5.4%38

Utility Gas

3.8%27

Wood

1%7

Fuel Oil

0.3%2

Other

0.3%2

Household Economyi

$32,644median household income

$24,080per capita income

40%poverty rate

12.5%unemployment

512labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

15.4%109

$10K–$15K

14.6%103

$15K–$20K

7.5%53

$20K–$25K

4.2%30

$25K–$30K

5.7%40

$30K–$35K

6.1%43

$35K–$40K

4%28

$40K–$45K

5.2%37

$45K–$50K

2.8%20

$50K–$60K

2.8%20

$60K–$75K

6.8%48

$75K–$100K

6.6%47

$100K–$125K

7.1%50

$125K–$150K

2.5%18

$150K–$200K

6.9%49

$200K+

1.7%12

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$327/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 830 homes90% occupied$327/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $32,644/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

89%

Very low income$10K–$16K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89% of subsidized households are minority

61% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

714.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

448

Avg. Commutei

33.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

448

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

83(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured