Population 5,276 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greater Belhaven
Household size in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.75 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.79 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Greater Belhaven is a place of small households, averaging 1.79 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.07 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.2 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.6 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.1 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.1, Greater Belhaven is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 29.5, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Greater Belhaven: 2.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greater Belhaven
Renters in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.8% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.6% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Greater Belhaven rent: 63.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 40.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Greater Belhaven: 15.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Greater Belhaven is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $661 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $723 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $902 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $977 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Greater Belhaven pays $977 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $315 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 42.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greater Belhaven
Bachelor's degrees in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.8% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.3% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Greater Belhaven: 61.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greater Belhaven is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greater Belhaven
| Period | Greater Belhaven | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Greater Belhaven has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greater Belhaven compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Belhaven | 1.79 | 30.1 | 2.5% | 63.5% | 15.2% | 1952 | $977 | 61.3% | 93.9% | 2.1% |
| Fondren North Renaissance | 2.09 | 34.3 | 15.7% | 57.3% | 17.6% | 1963 | $1,136 | 48.1% | 93.8% | 8.5% |
| Northbrook | 2.22 | 34.3 | 20.7% | 71.7% | 9.6% | 1972 | $1,067 | 19.9% | 90.6% | 7.1% |
| West Central Jackson | 2.23 | 33.7 | 25.1% | 71.7% | 28.2% | 1970 | $793 | 14.4% | 85.7% | 17.7% |
| Citizens Southwest | 2.60 | 34.3 | 25.0% | 42.3% | 20.3% | 1969 | $1,152 | 21.7% | 84.2% | 10.2% |
| Queens-Magnolia Terrace | 2.80 | 39.9 | 31.8% | 43.8% | 12.4% | 1970 | $1,204 | 16.9% | 76.9% | 17.9% |
| Broadmoor-Anderson Isle-Shreve Isle | 2.16 | 35.7 | 12.1% | 47.1% | 10.7% | 1968 | $1,304 | 41.9% | 94.9% | 7.9% |
| Springlake-University Terrace | 2.24 | 41.9 | 11.2% | 39.9% | 14.4% | 1979 | $1,133 | 45.1% | 93.2% | 3.2% |
| Ellerbee Woods | 2.68 | 44.3 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,081 | 62.3% | 95.2% | 3.1% |
| Highland-Stoner Hill | 2.42 | 42.1 | 19.3% | 61.1% | 25.4% | 1960 | $982 | 19.9% | 85.5% | 11.1% |
| Caddo Heights-South Highlands | 2.61 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.4% | 14.8% | 1955 | $1,063 | 36.2% | 90.3% | 8.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greater Belhaven. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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