Belmont, New York facts for kids
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Belmont, New York
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 Belmont, New York
Location in New York
Belmont, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Town | Amity |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 856 |
| • Density | 859.44/sq mi (331.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14813
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-05815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0977517 |
Belmont is a small village located in Allegany County, New York, United States. It is part of the town of Amity. Belmont is special because it is the county seat of Allegany County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
In 2010, about 969 people lived here. The name "Belmont" means "beautiful hill," which gives you a hint about the area's scenery. The village is in the middle of Amity and is northeast of a larger city called Olean.
History of Belmont
The village of Belmont has an interesting past. It officially became a village in 1871. At first, it was called "Philipsville," named after an early settler, Philip Church. Before that, it was known as "Philipsburg."
Later, the village grew to include a community called Miltonville, which was on the other side of the Genesee River. When these two areas joined, the village was renamed "Belmont."
Belmont also became the county seat for Allegany County in 1859. It took over this important role from another village called Angelica.
Some important buildings in Belmont are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Belmont Grange No. 1243, the Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library, and the Belmont Hotel. These places are recognized for their historical importance.
Geography of Belmont
Belmont is located at coordinates 42.2257 degrees North and 78.0319 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.0 square mile (2.58 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
The Genesee River flows right through the village, dividing it. Belmont is also a meeting point for several important roads, including NY Route 19, NY Route 244, and County Road 48. A major railway line, the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad, also runs through Belmont.
People of Belmont
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 795 | — | |
| 1880 | 804 | 1.1% | |
| 1890 | 950 | 18.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,190 | 25.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,094 | −8.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,021 | −6.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,085 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,146 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,211 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,146 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,102 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,024 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,006 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 952 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 969 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 856 | −11.7% | |
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According to the 2020 census, the population of Belmont was 856 people. This shows how the number of people living in the village has changed over many years.
In 2000, there were 952 people living in Belmont. About 25.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 38 years. There were slightly more males than females.
See also
In Spanish: Belmont (Nueva York) para niños
