Belmont
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Belmont is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 15,010 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 702 ft (214 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cramerton, 1.5 miles W.
- 15,010residents (2020 Census)
- 702 ftelevation · 214 m
- 12.2 sq miland area · 31.7 km²
- 1,228 / sq mipopulation density
- 28012main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Belmont
Belmont is a small suburban city in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States, located about 9 miles (14 km) east of Gastonia. The population was 15,010 at the 2020 census. The area was once known as Garibaldi Station, namely after the railroad stop created in the early 1870s. This was named after John Garibaldi, the engineer who oversaw the construction of the railroad and construction of the first water tower in town.
Belmont is home to Belmont Abbey College.
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Living in Belmont
- Median household income
- $94,883
- Median home value
- $395,000
- Median rent
- $1,365/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Belmont had 15,010 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,010 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,228 per sq mi (474 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belmont at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Gaston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,010 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.22 sq mi (31.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2213° N, 81.0411° W |
| ZIP codes | 28012, 28032 |
| Official website | cityofbelmont.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3704840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belmont
- Cramerton1.5 mi W
- McAdenville3.8 mi NW
- Lowell5.2 mi NW
- Mount Holly6.7 mi N
- Ranlo6.9 mi NW
- Spencer Mountain7.3 mi NW
- Springdale7.6 mi NW
- Gastonia8.3 mi W
- Lake Wylie, SC8.6 mi S
- Stanley9.7 mi N
- Dallas10.4 mi NW
- Charlotte11.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Belmont
What county is Belmont in?
Belmont is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Belmont, NC?
15,010 people lived in Belmont at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belmont, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28012. Other ZIP codes: 28032.
What is the elevation of Belmont?
702 feet (214 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belmont?
Cramerton (1.5 mi), McAdenville (3.8 mi), Lowell (5.2 mi), Mount Holly (6.7 mi), Ranlo (6.9 mi).
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