Blodgett Landing, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blodgett Landing, New Hampshire
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1905 postcard
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Location in Merrimack County and the state of New Hampshire.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Town | Newbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,120 ft (340 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 522.34/sq mi (201.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
03255 (Newbury)
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-06020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0871303 |
Blodgett Landing (sometimes spelled Blodgetts Landing or Blodgett's Landing) is a small community in New Hampshire, United States. It's a special kind of place called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population. However, it is not an officially separate town or city. Blodgett Landing is actually part of the town of Newbury. It is located in Merrimack County.
About Blodgett Landing
Blodgett Landing is a quiet spot by Lake Sunapee. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The community is located in the northern part of the town of Newbury.
Where is Blodgett Landing?
This community sits between a road called New Hampshire Route 103A and the shore of Lake Sunapee. To its north, it shares a border with the town of New London. Blodgett Landing covers a total area of about 0.75 square kilometers (0.29 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 101 | — | |
| 2020 | 152 | 50.5% | |
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In 2020, the population of Blodgett Landing was 152 people. This was an increase from 101 people counted in 2010. This shows that more people have chosen to live in this area over the past decade.
In 2010, there were 54 households in the community. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of the homes in Blodgett Landing are used as seasonal or vacation properties. This means people might only live there during certain times of the year, like summer.
The average age of people living in Blodgett Landing in 2010 was about 57 years old. This suggests that many adults and older people enjoy living in this peaceful area.
See also
In Spanish: Blodgett Landing para niños
