Belmont is a town in Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States.

[3] Belmont was incorporated on April 19, 1946, by the Circuit Court of Pleasants County.

The city was named for the beautiful hills (beau mont) in the area.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2), all land.

30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.