Belmont, Mississippi facts for kids
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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 | 1,859 | ||
| • Density | 393.11/sq mi (151.78/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. The town is concentrated along Mississippi Highway 25 in southern Tishomingo County, a few miles west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line. Golden borders Belmont to the southeast, and Tishomingo lies a few miles to the north. Mississippi Highway 366 intersects MS 25 in Belmont, and continues southeastward through Golden to the state line, eventually becoming 4th Street in Red Bay, Alabama.
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% | |
| 2020 | 1,859 | −8.0% | |
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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.
Education
Colleges
- Northeast Mississippi Community College - Belmont lies within the Northeast Mississippi Community College District.
Public schools
- Belmont School - grades K-12 with 1538 students Home of the Cardinals.
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
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
- Tishomingo County Airport
Notable residents
- Mac McAnally - singer/songwriter
See also
In Spanish: Belmont (Misisipi) para niños
