Belle Haven, Accomack County, Virginia facts for kids
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Belle Haven
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Town
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Central Belle Haven, July 2018
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 532 |
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502 |
| • Density | 327.89/sq mi (126.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 23306 |
| FIPS code | 51-05912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390720 |
Belle Haven is a small town located in Virginia, a state in the United States. It is found in both Accomack and Northampton counties. In 2020, about 543 people lived in Belle Haven.
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Geography of Belle Haven
Belle Haven is located at specific map coordinates: 37.549989 degrees North and -75.824329 degrees West. These numbers help people find the town on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 4.1 square kilometers (or 1.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.9 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). A smaller part of the town, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is covered by water.
People of Belle Haven
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 331 | — | |
| 1910 | 296 | −10.6% | |
| 1920 | 311 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 372 | 19.6% | |
| 1940 | 277 | −25.5% | |
| 1950 | 453 | 63.5% | |
| 1960 | 371 | −18.1% | |
| 1970 | 504 | 35.8% | |
| 1980 | 589 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 526 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 480 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 532 | 10.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 502 | −5.6% | |
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The number of people living in Belle Haven has changed over the years. For example, in 1900, there were 331 residents, and by 2010, the population had grown to 532.
In 2000, there were 480 people living in Belle Haven. This meant there were about 317 people per square mile. Most of the residents were White (about 78%), and about 19% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Native American and Asian.
There were 220 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 26% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Belle Haven in 2000 was 44 years old. About 20% of the population was under 18. About 21% of the people were 65 years or older.
Getting Around Belle Haven
Main Roads
Two important state roads, Route 178 and Route 181, pass through Belle Haven. These roads help people travel to and from the town.
Public Transport
STAR Transit provides public transportation services in the area. This means there are buses or vans that can take people around. These services connect Belle Haven with other nearby communities. For example, you can travel to Cape Charles and Onley. This helps people get around even if they don't have a car.
