Belmont, West Virginia facts for kids
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Belmont, West Virginia
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Location of Belmont in Pleasants County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Pleasants | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 872 | |
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(2021)
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862 | |
| • Density | 2,112.75/sq mi (815.49/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26134
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-06004 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390564 | |
| Website | https://www.cityofbelmont.info/about | |
Belmont is a small town in Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the larger Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area. In 2020, about 872 people lived there.
Belmont became an official town on April 19, 1946. This was decided by the local Circuit Court in Pleasants County. The town got its name from the French words "beau mont," which mean "beautiful hills." This describes the lovely landscape around the area.
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Belmont's Location and Size
Belmont is located right next to the Ohio River. This river is a very important waterway in the United States.
The United States Census Bureau says that Belmont covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Belmont's Population Over Time
Belmont's population has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 215 | — | |
| 1960 | 454 | 111.2% | |
| 1970 | 802 | 76.7% | |
| 1980 | 887 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 912 | 2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,036 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 903 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 872 | −3.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 862 | −4.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 903 people living in Belmont. They lived in 361 different homes. The town had about 2,202 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Belmont were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified with more than one race.
Many homes in Belmont had families. About 31% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Belmont was about 44.7 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18, and about 21% were 65 or older.
Places to See in Belmont
- Pleasants Power Plant - This is a large power plant located near Belmont. It is an important part of the local economy.
See also
In Spanish: Belmont (Virginia Occidental) para niños
