




Belmont, North Carolina
Belmont, NC Profile
Belmont, NC, population 8,705 , is located
in North Carolina's Gaston county,
about 11.0 miles from Charlotte and 74.2 miles from Winston-Salem.
In the 90's the population of Belmont has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Belmont has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Belmont area were higher than North Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the North Carolina average.
Belmont Statistics
Belmont Gender Information
Males in Belmont: 4,156 (48%)
Females in Belmont: 4,549 (52%)
As % of Population in Belmont
Race Diversity in Belmont
White: 84%
African American: 10%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Belmont
Age Diversity in Belmont
Median Age in Belmont: 34.9 (Males in Belmont: 33.2, Females in Belmont: 36.8)
Belmont Males Under 20: 14%
Belmont Females Under 20: 13%
Belmont Males 20 to 40: 16%
Belmont Females 20 to 40: 16%
Belmont Males 40 to 60: 12%
Belmont Females 40 to 60: 13%
Belmont Males Over 60: 6%
Belmont Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Belmont
Belmont Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Belmont Median Household Income: $ 38,819
Belmont Median Value of Homes: $ 87,600
Law Enforcement in Belmont
Reported crimes in the Belmont area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 11
Aggravated assault: 22
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 363
Burglary: 147
Larceny-theft: 241
Motor vehicle theft: 32
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,620
Belmont Location Information
Elevation: 685 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Belmont
Cramerton 2.2 Miles
McAdenville 2.4 Miles
Mt Holly 4.0 Miles
Lowell 4.1 Miles
Spencer Mountain 6.0 Miles
Ranlo 6.1 Miles
Gastonia 8.6 Miles
Stanley 8.7 Miles
Lake Wylie 9.3 Miles
Dallas 9.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Belmont
(Population 100,000+)
Charlotte 11.0 Miles
Winston-Salem 74.2 Miles
Columbia 85.9 Miles
Greensboro 90.5 Miles
Fayetteville 122.8 Miles
Durham 131.0 Miles
Augusta 133.7 Miles
Raleigh 139.9 Miles
Athens 160.1 Miles
Knoxville 169.6 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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