Belle Haven, VA Demographics

A map of Belle Haven's Population by Race

Belle Haven, Virginia has an estimated population of 836, a dramatic increase from the 543 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% Black, 43.5% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belle Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belle Haven has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belle Haven, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belle Haven is ranked the 409th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Belle Haven was ranked the 447th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belle Haven's White Population

364 residents of Belle Haven, or 43.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belle Haven is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Belle Haven ranks 461st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Haven's White population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Belle Haven's population has decreased from 58.7% to 43.5%.

Belle Haven is more White than neighboring Exmore (41.1% White), Savage Town (0% White), and Cats Bridge (5.5% White). Belle Haven is less White than neighboring Willis Wharf (87.8% White), and Boston (57.3% White).

Belle Haven's Black Population

398 residents of Belle Haven, or 47.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belle Haven is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Belle Haven ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Haven's Black population has grown by an estimated 112.8%. Black residents' share of Belle Haven's population has increased from 34.4% to 47.6%.

Belle Haven is more Black than neighboring Exmore (34.4% Black), Willis Wharf (0% Black), and Boston (42.7% Black). Belle Haven is less Black than neighboring Savage Town (100% Black), and Cats Bridge (63% Black).

Belle Haven's Asian Population

0 residents of Belle Haven, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belle Haven is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Belle Haven ranks 538th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Haven's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Belle Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Belle Haven is less Asian than neighboring Exmore (1.5% Asian).

Belle Haven's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Belle Haven, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belle Haven is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Belle Haven ranks 319th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Haven's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Belle Haven's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.8%.

Belle Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Savage Town (0% Hispanic), and Boston (0% Hispanic). Belle Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring Exmore (17.6% Hispanic), Willis Wharf (12.2% Hispanic), and Cats Bridge (31.5% Hispanic).

Belle Haven's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Belle Haven, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belle Haven is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Belle Haven ranks 499th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Haven's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belle Haven's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Belle Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Exmore (0% Native American/Other), Savage Town (0% Native American/Other), Willis Wharf (0% Native American/Other), Cats Bridge (0% Native American/Other), and Boston (0% Native American/Other).

Belle Haven's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Belle Haven, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belle Haven is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Belle Haven ranks 639th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Haven's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 485.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Belle Haven's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.9%.

Belle Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Savage Town (0% Multiracial), Willis Wharf (0% Multiracial), Cats Bridge (0% Multiracial), and Boston (0% Multiracial). Belle Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Exmore (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.