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Belmont, Mississippi
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Location of Belmont, Mississippi
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 Belmont, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tishomingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.74 sq mi (12.28 km2) |
| • Land | 4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,021 |
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1,988 |
| • Density | 420.38/sq mi (162.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38827
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-05100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0666799 |
Belmont is a town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 2,021 at the 2010 census.
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History
The settlement of Belmont was originally called Gum Springs with a post office built in 1884. After completion of the Birmingham Division of the Illinois Central Railroad in 1907 the town grew considerably. It was incorporated as Belmont (meaning "beautiful mountain") on January 22, 1908.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.7 square miles (12 km2) is land and 0.21% is water.
Communities near Belmont
- Golden - 1.88 miles (3.03 km)
- Red Bay, Alabama - 6.20 miles (9.98 km)
- Tishomingo - 8.86 miles (14.26 km)
- Vina, Alabama - 12.58 miles (20.25 km)
- Dennis - about 3 miles (4.8 km)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 367 | — | |
| 1920 | 459 | 25.1% | |
| 1930 | 703 | 53.2% | |
| 1940 | 594 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 814 | 37.0% | |
| 1960 | 901 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,237 | 37.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,420 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,554 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,961 | 26.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,021 | 3.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,988 | −1.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,578 | 84.88% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 10 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.22% |
| Other/Mixed | 60 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 203 | 10.92% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,859 people, 862 households, and 593 families residing in the town.
Transportation
Highways
- Mississippi Highway 25 - north-south corridor that travels from Jackson, Mississippi to the Tennessee state line
- Mississippi Highway 366 - runs southeast to the Alabama state line
Air travel
Education
Colleges
Public schools
Main page: Tishomingo County School District
Private schools
- Emanuel Christian School - a coed private school with grades PK-12 and an enrollment of 52 students
Libraries
- Belmont Public Library, a branch of the Northeast Regional Library
Notable residents
- Mac McAnally - singer/songwriter
See also
In Spanish: Belmont (Misisipi) para niños
National Hispanic Heritage Month on Kiddle
Renowned Hispanic physicians
 | Alexander De Soto |
 | Maria J. Merino |
 | Raquel Eidelman Cohen |
 | Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa |
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