Claremont is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,352 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory - Lenoir - Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryThe Bunker Hill Covered Bridge and Rock Barn Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.GeographyClaremont is located east of the center of Catawba County at . U.S. Route 70 passes through the center of town, leading west 4mi to Conover and east 4mi to Catawba. Interstate 40 passes just north of the town, with access from Exit 135. I-40 leads west to Hickory and east to Statesville.According to the United States Census Bureau, Claremont has a total area of 7.1km2, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,355 people, 456 households, and 300 families residing in the city. The population density was 542.0 people per square mile (159.7/km²). There were 492 housing units at an average density of 196.3 per square mile (75.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.66% White, 2.22% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.67% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.
