Belmont, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Belmont, Wisconsin
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Location of Belmont in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 989 |
| • Density | 1,106.58/sq mi (427.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-06450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582788 |
Belmont is a small village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 989 people lived there. It was the very first capital of the Wisconsin Territory when its government first met in 1836.
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History of Belmont
Belmont was started in 1835 by a man named John Atchison. He was a "land speculator," meaning he bought land hoping to sell it for more money later. Belmont became the first capital of the Wisconsin Territory. The original building where the government met is still saved today. It is a few miles northwest of the village at the First Capitol Historic Site. The village is right next to the Town of Belmont. The name Belmont comes from a French phrase meaning “beautiful mountain.” This refers to the three hills found within the village.
Geography of Belmont
Belmont covers a total area of about 0.88 square miles (2.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the village limits. Belmont Mound State Park is located just northwest of the village.
Belmont's Population
Belmont's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 410 | — | |
| 1890 | 378 | −7.8% | |
| 1900 | 509 | 34.7% | |
| 1910 | 532 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 498 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 452 | −9.2% | |
| 1940 | 476 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 474 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 616 | 30.0% | |
| 1970 | 688 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 826 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 823 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 871 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 986 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 989 | 0.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 986 people living in Belmont. They lived in 439 households. The village had about 1,120 people per square mile. Most residents were White (98.8%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village was about 39.8 years old. About 23.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%).
Education in Belmont
Belmont High School is the local high school for students in the area.
Transportation in Belmont
For many years, U.S. Highway 151 passed right through Belmont. In 2004, the highway was made bigger with four lanes. The new highway now goes around the north side of the village.
Notable People from Belmont
- James Clarke, who was the third Governor of the Iowa Territory.
- James Dolan, a lawyer and politician.
- Charles Dunn, a judge and lawyer.
- Nathan Olmsted, a lawyer and politician.
- Ninian E. Whiteside, who was the first speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Belmont (Wisconsin) para niños
