Belwood, North Carolina facts for kids
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Belwood, North Carolina
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Belwood Community Center
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Location of Belwood, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.30 sq mi (31.87 km2) |
| • Land | 12.30 sq mi (31.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 857 |
| • Density | 69.69/sq mi (26.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28090
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-04960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405239 |
Belwood is a small town located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 857 people lived there. It's known for its peaceful, natural surroundings.
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History
Belwood became an official town in 1978. Its name, "Belwood," actually means "beautiful woods." This name fits well with the town's natural setting.
Geography
Belwood is in the northeastern part of Cleveland County. Its northeast edge touches the border of Lincoln County.
North Carolina Highway 18 (Fallston Road) goes through the town. This highway connects Belwood to Shelby, which is about 14 miles (23 km) south. Shelby is the main city of Cleveland County. The highway also goes north about 25 miles (40 km) to Morganton.
The town covers a total area of about 12.3 square miles (31.9 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Belwood has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 613 | — | |
| 1990 | 631 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 962 | 52.5% | |
| 2010 | 950 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 857 | −9.8% | |
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In 2020, there were 857 people living in Belwood. These people lived in 349 households, and 251 of those were families. Most of the people living in Belwood are White (non-Hispanic). There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 4.67% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Belwood (Carolina del Norte) para niños
