Belle Haven: Demographics & People
About 836 people live in Belle Haven, in 271 households. Median age 27.0 years. (20.6y younger than Accomack County; 10.8y younger than Virginia). Population is 48% Black and 44% White (non-Hispanic). 72% of households are family-led.
- 3.1 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 28% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 83 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 836; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 33,413 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 836 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Age Distribution
Median age 27.0y is 11.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 836 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 268 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 208.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 248.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 112 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 32.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 24.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 29.7% |
| Median age | 27.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 836 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Black population | 47.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.8% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 43.5% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Households & Family Composition
271 households. 72% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 196 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Households that are families | 72.3% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 271 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |