Belville, NC Demographics

A map of Belville's Population by Race

Belville, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,573, an increase from the 2,406 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 10.6% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belville, that probability was 44.1% in 2020 and 48.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belville is ranked the 294th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Belville was ranked the 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belville's White Population

1,783 residents of Belville, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belville is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Belville ranks 363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belville's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Belville's population has decreased from 73.0% to 69.3%.

Belville is more White than neighboring Navassa (24.6% White), Hightsville (39.3% White), and Wrightsboro (62.7% White). Belville is less White than neighboring Leland (83.1% White), and Wilmington (69.9% White).

Belville's Black Population

272 residents of Belville, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belville is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Belville ranks 341st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belville's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Black residents' share of Belville's population has decreased from 14.0% to 10.6%.

Belville is more Black than neighboring Leland (7.7% Black). Belville is less Black than neighboring Navassa (39.1% Black), Hightsville (43.6% Black), Wrightsboro (17.8% Black), and Wilmington (14.4% Black).

Belville's Asian Population

20 residents of Belville, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belville is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Belville ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Asian residents' share of Belville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Belville is more Asian than neighboring Leland (0.7% Asian), Navassa (0% Asian), Hightsville (0% Asian), and Wrightsboro (0% Asian). Belville is less Asian than neighboring Wilmington (1.3% Asian).

Belville's Hispanic Population

329 residents of Belville, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Belville ranks 376th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 122.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Belville's population has increased from 6.2% to 12.8%.

Belville is more Hispanic than neighboring Leland (4.6% Hispanic), Navassa (9.4% Hispanic), Wrightsboro (6.2% Hispanic), and Wilmington (8.8% Hispanic).

Belville's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Belville, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Belville ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 64.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belville's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Belville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leland (0.3% Native American/Other), Navassa (0.1% Native American/Other), Hightsville (0% Native American/Other), Wrightsboro (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wilmington (1% Native American/Other).

Belville's Multiracial Population

128 residents of Belville, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Belville ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Belville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Belville is more Multiracial than neighboring Leland (3.7% Multiracial), Hightsville (4.3% Multiracial), and Wilmington (4.6% Multiracial). Belville is less Multiracial than neighboring Navassa (26.7% Multiracial), and Wrightsboro (12.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.