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Belhaven, NC vs Oriental, NC

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- Oriental is 0% more densely populated than Belhaven.
- People are 88.5% more likely to be married in Oriental.
- The Median Age is 21.7 years older in Oriental.
 Belhaven, NCOriental, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock989329,725,481
 Female Population54.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock68.138.4
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 Population - 20101,691  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock875285,036,114
 Population - 19902,269  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-1.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-30.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock691.693.4
 Land Area1.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Belhaven, NCOriental, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock1.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1413.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock3.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock29.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock8.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Belhaven, NCOriental, NCUnited States
 White34.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.7%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Belhaven, NCOriental, NCUnited States
 Married Population32.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.2%50.2%
 Never Married40.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.0%10.8%
 Widowed13.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.812.60
 Households568  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock31580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock80.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households299  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock4.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Belhaven    1 Reviews

Over 18 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 Oriental    3 Reviews

February 20, 2007 Tom Dana 6 Parkside Drive Vix Hills, NY 11746 Oriental is situated on a peninsula near the mouth of the Neuse River, the widest  More

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Over 18 years ago

Oriental is a sleepy little sailing town. The water is shallow and protected and the mild winters mean sailing is possible almost year round. It is a friendly community  More

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Over 20 years ago

Delightful place for people who love the  More

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