Alton (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Alton, New Hampshire
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 Alton (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Alton (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Town | Alton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 562 ft (171 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 499 |
| • Density | 1,066.24/sq mi (411.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
03809
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-00980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629709 |
Alton is a small community, also known as a census-designated place (CDP), located in the state of New Hampshire, United States. It is the main village within the larger town of Alton.
In 2020, about 499 people lived in the Alton CDP. The entire town of Alton, which is much bigger, had a population of 5,894 people.
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Where is Alton Located?
Alton is found in Belknap County, New Hampshire. The center of this community is where two main roads, New Hampshire Routes 11 and 140, meet.
It is about one mile south of Lake Winnipesaukee, a very large and famous lake. The area near the lake is called Alton Bay.
Natural Borders and Roads
Alton CDP has natural borders like the Merrymeeting River to the south. To the west, there is an unnamed lake along the Merrymeeting River.
Important roads like Route 28, Route 11, and Route 140 connect Alton to other towns. For example, Route 28 goes north to Wolfeboro and southwest to Pittsfield. Route 11 connects Alton to Rochester and Laconia.
Size of Alton
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Alton CDP covers a total area of about 1.3 square kilometers (0.50 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 1.2 square kilometers (0.47 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Alton?
This section shares information about the people living in Alton. This data comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Population Numbers
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 501 | — | |
| 2020 | 499 | −0.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 501 people living in Alton. By 2020, the population was very similar, with 499 residents.
Households and Families
In 2010, there were 227 households in Alton. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 125 were families.
- About 25.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly 40% (39.6%) of households were married couples living together.
- About 10.6% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
- Many households (44.9%) were not families, meaning they were individuals or unrelated people living together.
- About 36.1% of all households were made up of just one person.
- Around 16.7% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was 2.21. For families, the average size was 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The people in Alton come from different age groups:
- 21.2% were under 18 years old.
- 9.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 19.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Alton was 41.6 years.
See also
In Spanish: Alton (condado de Belknap) para niños
