BelmontNorth Carolina
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.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Belmont
Set in the western part of North Carolina, Belmont is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 16,044.
Officially, Belmont is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,313 residents per square mile.
What Makes Belmont Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Belmont — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,044.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Belmont
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Belmont
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Millican Pictorial History Museum · Museum
- F-4 Phantom II · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Belmont
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Belmont
- Belmont Central Elementary
- Belmont Middle
- Catawba Heights Elementary
- Dogwood Classical Academy
- J B Page Primary School
- North Belmont Elementary
- South Point High
- Stuart W Cramer High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.