Despite the loss of the textile plants, Belmont continues to grow in population. Its proximity to the large, fast-growing city of Charlotte has made Belmont an attractive place to live for new residents moving into the Charlotte area.
DeSpiTE ThE losS oF thE textile PlaNTs, belmONT coNtinues tO groW in populAtIon. its ProxImITy to the largE, faSt-gROwing ciTy oF charloTtE Has MAde Belmont aN AttRACtive plAcE to lIve For NEw REsidEnts moVIng inTo ThE cHArlOTte ArEA.