Belle Haven: Demographics & People
About 6,570 people live in Belle Haven, in 2,849 households. Median age 39.7 years. (1.1y older than Fairfax County; 1.9y older than Virginia). Population is 68% White (non-Hispanic) and 20% Hispanic or Latino. 52% of households are family-led.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 48% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 71 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 6,570; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 1,150,309 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 6,570 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Age Distribution
Median age 39.7y is 0.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,570 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,580 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,324.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,518.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,148 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 24.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 20.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 38.3% |
| Median age | 39.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 6,570 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 3.7% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
|---|---|
| Black population | 4.2% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 19.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 67.8% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Households & Family Composition
2,849 households. 52% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 1,485 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Households that are families | 52.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 2,849 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |