Belmont, North Carolina
Belmont: City in North Carolina, United States
About
Belmont is a city located in the county of Gaston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,076 and a population density of 323 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,622 inhabitants.
The city was created 130 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Belmont
| Population : | 12,622 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Gaston County |
| Postal code : | 28012 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 31.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1895 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:00:31 (18th January 2025) |
| Density : | 404 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Belmont is located at 35°14'35"N 81°2'14"W (35.2429200, -81.0373000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Belmont
Demographics
The population of Belmont increased by 20.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,076 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,256 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,424 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,643 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,028 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,443 | 3.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,710 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,113 | 3.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,462 | 2.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,558 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,622 | 0.51% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Belmont
1 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
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2 Stowe Park
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3 Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park
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4 Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
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5 Reid Park
305 Sacco St, Belmont, NC 28012, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Belmont
1 Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Belmont
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Other Places in Belmont
1 Belmont City Hall
115 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Belmont (7)
People born in Belmont, including politician Greene Washington Caldwell, baseball player Doris Satterfield, auto racing promoter, race track manager, and consultant Humpy Wheeler, .
List
- John M. Rayfield (American politician) he was born in 11/02/1926
- Koren Robinson (American football player, wide receiver, return specialist) he was born in 19/03/1980
- Fortune Feimster (American comedian, actor, and writer) she was born in 01/07/1980
- Jeffrey Springs (baseball player) he was born in 20/09/1992
Schools in Belmont
College & universities near Belmont, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197984 | Belmont Abbey College | Belmont (NC) | 28012-1802 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Belmont, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Post offices near Belmont
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Belmon Post Office | Belmont (NC) | 28012 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Belmont , Victoria with a population of 13,767 people.
- Belmont , New South Wales with a population of 7,079 people.
- Belmont , Western Australia with a population of 6,799 people.
- Belmont , Queensland with a population of 3,648 people.
Other cities in Gaston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 77,640 | The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. |
| Mount Holly | 16,415 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Davidson | 13,203 | Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cherryville | 6,138 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bessemer City | 5,577 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| South Gastonia | 5,312 | Unincorporated community |
| Dallas | 4,851 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cramerton | 4,511 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. |
| Stanley | 3,793 | Town in North Carolina |
| Lowell | 3,744 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Ranlo | 3,708 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| High Shoals | 757 | Town |
| McAdenville | 677 | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Belmont distances to largest North Carolina cities
