Belton, South Carolina

Belton is a city in Anderson County, South Carolina. The population of the city is 4,134.
Belton 	South Carolina
Incorporated 	1855
Motto 	"The Standpipe City"
County 	Anderson
Population 	4,134
Elevation 	902 ft (269.7 m)
Mayor 	Jerry Lang
City Guildmaster	George Hall
ZIP code 	29627
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
80.87% White (3,343)
15.38% Black or African American (636)
3.75% Other (155)
22.8% (942) of Belton residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Belton has low rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 2 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.77 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Anderson County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Tennis is an integral part of Belton's culture. The South Carolina Palmetto championships are held in Belton each year, using local residential tennis courts as part of the competition.
* In 1908, a municipal water system was established. A 155-foot (47 m) reinforced concrete tower with a 165,000-US-gallon (625 m3) capacity was built. Known as the Belton Standpipe, the tower is still in use today. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1987. The standpipe is the inspiration for the yearly Belton Standpipe Festival, first held in 1987 as a fundraising event.
** In addition to the Belton Standpipe, the Belton Depot and Chamberlain-Kay House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
* Belton boasts an arts center that holds regular art exhibitions open to the public. The arts center adds much character and artistic vibrancy to the city, and is available for event rentals and hosting many city events. The old train depot has been completely refurbished and is currently used as a comfortable function venue. Part of the depot is a museum filled with old Belton history.
* Belton has a little bit of amenities to offer. It has an Ingles, a few fast food places, dollar stores, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Maynards Home Furnishings, Advance Auto Parts, CVS, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, Fred's, and not much else.
Category:South Carolina Cities