Belmont, Portage County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Belmont, Wisconsin
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Location of Belmont, Portage County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 623 |
| • Density | 17.3/sq mi (6.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-06475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582790 |
Belmont is a small town in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 623 people lived there. Some smaller communities like Blaine and Dopp are also part of Belmont. Part of Heffron is also in the town.
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Belmont's History
Belmont became a town in 1856. It was probably named after Belmont, New York.
Geography of Belmont
Belmont covers an area of about 36.2 square miles (93.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 36.1 square miles (93.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Belmont
In 2000, there were 623 people living in Belmont. These people lived in 240 households, and 168 of these were families.
Population Details
The town had about 17.3 people living in each square mile. There were 307 homes in total. Most people (nearly 99%) were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 3 out of 10 households had kids under 18 living there.
- Most households (62%) were married couples living together.
- About 2 out of 10 households were single people living alone.
- The average household had about 2.5 people.
- The average family had about 3 people.
Age Groups
The people in Belmont were spread across different age groups:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Belmont was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 111 males.
Income Information
The average income for a household in Belmont was about $46,591 per year. For families, the average income was about $54,531 per year. About 9.4% of all people in Belmont lived below the poverty line. This included 8.3% of those under 18 and 5.7% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Belmont
- Katharine Elizabeth Dopp: She was an important educator who lived in Belmont.
See also
In Spanish: Belmont (condado de Portage, Wisconsin) para niños
