Belhaven, North Carolina facts for kids
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Belhaven, North Carolina
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Downtown Belhaven
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| Nickname(s):
Birthplace of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, The Beautiful Safe Harbor
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| Motto(s):
"Seafood, Watersports and Abundant Wildlife"
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Location of Belhaven, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,410 |
| • Density | 886.79/sq mi (342.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27810
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-04640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405229 |
Belhaven is a small town located in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. It's a waterfront town, meaning it's right by the water! In 2020, about 1,410 people lived there. Belhaven is part of North Carolina's Inner Banks area, which is known for its rivers and sounds.
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History of Belhaven
The town has some interesting history. The Belhaven City Hall building is quite old and important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. This means it's a special building recognized for its history.
Healthcare Services
Belhaven used to have its own hospital called Pungo District Hospital. It opened way back in 1949. Over time, the hospital faced money problems and couldn't keep running. It closed in 2014 and was taken down in 2016. Now, there's a clinic in the area for non-emergency health needs.
Geography and Location
Belhaven is located on the northern side of the Pungo River. This river connects to larger bodies of water, making it a great spot for water activities.
The town covers a total area of about 5.4 square kilometers (or 2.09 square miles). Most of this area, about 4.1 square kilometers (1.59 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square kilometers (0.50 square miles), is water. This shows how much the town is connected to its waterways!
Climate in Belhaven
Belhaven has a climate typical of North Carolina. It experiences all four seasons. Summers are usually warm, and winters are mild. The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Belhaven, North Carolina, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1908–2022 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
86 (30) |
98 (37) |
94 (34) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
108 (42) |
96 (36) |
85 (29) |
82 (28) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 71.7 (22.1) |
74.2 (23.4) |
80.2 (26.8) |
86.8 (30.4) |
91.1 (32.8) |
95.2 (35.1) |
96.0 (35.6) |
95.1 (35.1) |
90.7 (32.6) |
85.4 (29.7) |
79.9 (26.6) |
73.9 (23.3) |
97.6 (36.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.9 (12.2) |
57.2 (14.0) |
63.3 (17.4) |
72.8 (22.7) |
79.2 (26.2) |
85.6 (29.8) |
88.6 (31.4) |
87.2 (30.7) |
82.5 (28.1) |
74.6 (23.7) |
64.9 (18.3) |
56.9 (13.8) |
72.2 (22.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.2 (6.2) |
45.7 (7.6) |
51.7 (10.9) |
61.1 (16.2) |
68.6 (20.3) |
76.1 (24.5) |
79.7 (26.5) |
77.9 (25.5) |
72.8 (22.7) |
63.1 (17.3) |
53.3 (11.8) |
46.5 (8.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.6 (0.3) |
34.3 (1.3) |
40.0 (4.4) |
49.3 (9.6) |
58.0 (14.4) |
66.6 (19.2) |
70.7 (21.5) |
68.6 (20.3) |
63.2 (17.3) |
51.6 (10.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
36.2 (2.3) |
51.1 (10.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 15.9 (−8.9) |
21.2 (−6.0) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
34.0 (1.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
54.9 (12.7) |
61.7 (16.5) |
59.4 (15.2) |
49.9 (9.9) |
38.1 (3.4) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
13.6 (−10.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
0 (−18) |
10 (−12) |
25 (−4) |
35 (2) |
43 (6) |
52 (11) |
46 (8) |
41 (5) |
26 (−3) |
19 (−7) |
2 (−17) |
−10 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.85 (98) |
3.00 (76) |
3.71 (94) |
3.30 (84) |
4.01 (102) |
6.07 (154) |
6.09 (155) |
6.35 (161) |
5.35 (136) |
3.58 (91) |
3.33 (85) |
3.63 (92) |
52.27 (1,328) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.5 (1.3) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.2 (3.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.1 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 8.7 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 103.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
Population of Belhaven
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 383 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,863 | 647.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,816 | −36.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,458 | 35.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,360 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,528 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,386 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,259 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,430 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,269 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,968 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,688 | −14.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,410 | −16.5% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,410 people living in Belhaven. These people made up 756 households, with 377 families among them.
Education in Belhaven
Students in Belhaven attend public schools run by Beaufort County Schools. The local high school for students is Northside High School.
There was once a school called Belhaven High School, built in 1950. It later became an elementary school, Belhaven Elementary, but it is no longer open.
For those who prefer private education, there is Pungo Christian Academy, which teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The town also has a public library, the Belhaven Public Library, which is part of the BHM Regional Library system. It's a great place to find books and learn new things!
Famous People from Belhaven
Some notable people have come from Belhaven:
- Eva Narcissus Boyd was a singer. She was famous for her song "The Locomotion."
- C. J. Wilson is a football player. He played as a defensive end for the Oakland Raiders.
See also
In Spanish: Belhaven (Carolina del Norte) para niños
