What is the population of Belmont?

The population of Belmont, NC is 12,622.

Where is Belmont located?

Belmont, NC is located at latitude 35.2429200 and longitude -81.0373000. It is in United States.

What is the area of Belmont?

The area of Belmont, NC is 31.224291 km².

What is the elevation of Belmont?

Belmont, NC has an elevation of 208 meters (682 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Belmont in?

Belmont, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Belmont in?

Belmont is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Belmont, NC in?

Belmont is in Gaston County, North Carolina.

How has the population of Belmont changed?

The population of Belmont, NC has increased from 10,076 (2010) to 12,622 (2020), a change of 25.3%.

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 131 years ago in 1894.

Belmont locator map — Location of Belmont on North Carolina map.

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
Latitude & Longitude	35.2429,-81.0373
Altitude	702 feet / 214 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1895 (131 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	21:10:53 (19th April 2026)
Density	404 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	20.17% (2010-2020)
Weather	73℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

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Geography

Belmont is located at 35°14'35"N 81°2'14"W (35.2429200, -81.0373000).

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Weather

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8 to 12 mph NW Sunday

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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

Belmont zip code is 28012. County name: Gaston, County fips: 37071

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Best Things to Do in Belmont

1Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Rating: 4.5 (1878)

6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, United States View details

Phone: +17048254490 | Website available

2Stowe Park

Rating: 4.7 (604)

24 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, United States View details

Phone: +17048258191 | Website available

3Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park

Rating: 4.6 (591)

East, 1400 Catawba St, Belmont, NC 28012, United States View details

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4Seven Oaks Preserve Trail

Rating: 4.8 (178)

6900 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, United States View details

Phone: +17043762556 | Website available

5Reid Park

Rating: 4.3 (51)

305 Sacco St, Belmont, NC 28012, United States View details

Where to Stay in Belmont

1Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Belmont

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Services and Civic Places in Belmont

1Belmont City Hall

Rating: 3.7 (3)

115 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012 View details

Phone: +17048255586 | Website available

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, .

More notable people

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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Belmont, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
197984	Belmont Abbey College	Belmont (NC)	28012-1802

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Belmont, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Belmont.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Belmon Post Office	Belmont (NC)	28012

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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