Belvedere, South Carolina facts for kids
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Belvedere, South Carolina
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Location of Belvedere, South Carolina
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  South Carolina |
| County |  Aiken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.42 sq mi (8.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,380 |
| • Density | 1,571.72/sq mi (606.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29841
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| Area codes | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-05410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231045 |
Belvedere is a community in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of North Augusta. Belvedere is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it has a name and borders, but it doesn't have its own city government. It is part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area.
In 2010, about 5,792 people lived in Belvedere. The name "Belvedere" comes from Italian. It means "beautiful sight." This name was chosen because the area has lovely views of the Savannah River.
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Where is Belvedere Located?
Belvedere is found in the western part of Aiken County. It is mostly surrounded by the city of North Augusta. Belvedere is located northeast of North Augusta's original downtown area.
The main road through Belvedere is U.S. Route 25. This road is also called Edgefield Road. It leads north to Interstate 20, which is just outside the community. Another major road, Interstate 520, passes just east of Belvedere.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Belvedere covers about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Important Roads in Belvedere
- Interstate 520
- U.S. Route 25
- SC 126
Who Lives in Belvedere?
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| 2020 | 5,380 | — | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called the Decennial Census. Here's what the census found about the people living in Belvedere.
Belvedere's Population in 2010
In 2010, Belvedere had a total population of 5,792 people.
- About 66.80% of the people were white.
- About 26.23% were African American.
- About 0.31% were American Indian or Alaska Native.
- About 0.41% were Asian.
- About 0.05% were Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
- About 3.63% were of some other race.
- About 2.57% were of two or more races.
- People of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.96% of the population.
When looking at age groups:
- About 7.63% of the people were under 5 years old.
- About 17.37% were between 5 and 17 years old.
- About 60.01% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- About 14.99% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females than males. Females made up about 51.54% of the population, while males made up about 48.46%.
Belvedere's Population in 2020
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3,066 | 56.99% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,410 | 26.21% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.46% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 282 | 5.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 581 | 10.8% |
As of the 2020 United States census, Belvedere had 5,380 people. There were 2,251 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 1,452 were families.
See also
In Spanish: Belvedere (Carolina del Sur) para niños
