Belton is a city in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina.

Because of the population explosion that occurred by the time the railroad had been completed in 1853, the state incorporated the town in 1855, with the boundaries being located within a half mile radius from the new railroad depot.

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.

The South Carolina Palmetto championships are held in Belton each year, using local residential tennis courts as part of the competition.

Honea Path is 8 miles (13 km) to the southeast by the same highway, and South Carolina Highway 20 leads 26 miles (42 km) north to Greenville.

[5] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,335 people, 1,956 households, and 1,158 families residing in the city.

31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Public education in Belton is administered by Anderson County School District Two.