Belville, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belville, North Carolina
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 Belville, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Brunswick | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) | |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,406 | |
| • Density | 1,411.97/sq mi (545.03/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28451
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-04950 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405238 | |
Belville is a small town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It's located in the southeastern part of the state. In 2020, about 2,406 people lived there. Belville is part of the larger Wilmington, NC metropolitan area, which means it's connected to a bigger city area.
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History of Belville
Belville became an official town in 1977. This means it gained the power to govern itself and make its own local rules.
Belville's Geography
Belville is in the northeastern part of Brunswick County. It sits right across the Brunswick River and Cape Fear River from downtown Wilmington.
The town covers a total area of about 5.15 square kilometers (1.99 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 4.41 square kilometers (1.70 square miles). The rest, about 0.73 square kilometers (0.28 square miles), is water. This water area makes up about 10.45% of the town's total size.
Population and People
The number of people living in Belville has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
- 1980: 102 people
- 1990: 66 people
- 2000: 285 people
- 2010: 1,936 people
- 2020: 2,406 people
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,406 people living in Belville. These people lived in 954 households, and 651 of those were families.
Getting Around Belville
Roads and Highways
Several important roads run along the northern edge of Belville. These are U.S. Route 17, U.S. Route 74, and U.S. Route 76. They are all part of what's called the Andrew Jackson Highway or Ocean Highway. These roads cross the rivers to connect Belville with Wilmington.
Even though Belville doesn't have a major Interstate highway directly through it, Interstate 140 goes around the town to the north and west. You can get to Interstate 140 from the Andrew Jackson and Ocean Highways.
Public Transportation
The Coastal Area Transit System, also known as CATS, provides public transportation for the town. This means you can use buses or other services to get around.
Air Travel
For air travel, people in Belville use the Wilmington International Airport. This airport is the main way to fly in and out of the area.
