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Belhaven, NC vs Elizabeth City, NC

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- Elizabeth City is 0% more densely populated than Belhaven.
- People are 24.9% more likely to be married in Elizabeth City.
- The Median Age is 13.6 years younger in Elizabeth City.
 Belhaven, NCElizabeth City, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,466329,725,481
 Female Population54.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.838.4
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 Population - 20101,691  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,188285,036,114
 Population - 19902,269  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-30.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,584.793.4
 Land Area1.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Belhaven, NCElizabeth City, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1413.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Belhaven, NCElizabeth City, NCUnited States
 White34.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock50.9%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Belhaven, NCElizabeth City, NCUnited States
 Married Population32.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.1%50.2%
 Never Married40.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.9%10.8%
 Widowed13.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households568  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,09080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households299  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Belhaven    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Belhaven is a quiet little town, located on the inner banks - perfect for retirees. Fishing is good and boating is even better. Sail boats and other types of boats are  More

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Reviews for Elizabeth City    9 Reviews

chandler · 
Over 6 years ago

I lived in this city my whole life and is love  More

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let me start by saying yes i was once part of the crime issues in my city i love to now call home,and at my age now ive studied and researched the different cities thats  More

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Over 13 years ago

Elizabeth city has has alot of potiential square feet wise that is. Other than that the city needs some people (Out of state) with common sense to run the city, city  More

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