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Claremont, North Carolina

City · Population 1,753 · #269 in North Carolina
Claremont, North Carolina

Claremont is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Claremont had a population of 1,692.

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About Claremont

Claremont, NC is a small town located in western North Carolina counting 1,753 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Claremont is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 598 residents per square mile.

What Makes Claremont Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Claremont — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Claremont

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Claremont

  • Boxcar Grille
  • Granny's Country Kitchen - Claremont
  • Hannah's Bar-B-Q #2

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Claremont

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Claremont

  • Bunker Hill High
  • Claremont Elementary
  • Mill Creek Middle
  • Oxford Elementary
  • River Bend Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,753
Rank in state#269 of 549
Land area2.93 sq mi
Density598/sq mi
Coordinates35.7094, -81.1547

🗺️ Map of Claremont