Enfield (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Enfield, New Hampshire
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 Enfield (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Enfield (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Town | Enfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.82 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,571 |
| • Density | 609.39/sq mi (235.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03748
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-24260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378061 |
Enfield is a special area in New Hampshire, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population. Enfield is the main village within the larger town of Enfield. It is located in Grafton County. In 2020, about 1,571 people lived in this part of Enfield. The entire town of Enfield had a population of 4,465 people.
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Exploring Enfield's Location
Enfield is found in the northwestern part of the town of Enfield. It sits right next to Mascoma Lake. The Mascoma River flows into the lake here. To the south, Enfield is bordered by Mascoma Lake. This border goes as far as Rainer Road on the lake's east side.
Enfield's Neighbors
To the west, Enfield borders the city of Lebanon. To the north, it touches the town of Canaan. On the east side, Enfield is bordered by Shaker Boulevard, Wescott Road, and the Northern Rail Trail. This trail runs east towards the Canaan town line.
Roads and Rivers
U.S. Route 4 is a main road that goes through Enfield. If you travel east on this road, it's about 7 miles (11 km) to Canaan village. If you go west the same distance, you'll reach the center of Lebanon.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Enfield. The Enfield CDP covers a total area of about 6.82 square kilometers (2.63 square miles). Most of this area, about 6.68 square kilometers (2.58 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.14 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water. This means about 2.12% of Enfield is covered by water.
Who Lives in Enfield? (Demographics)
This section tells us about the people who live in Enfield. It includes information like how many people there are, their ages, and how households are set up.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,111 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,121 | 0.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,408 | 25.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,581 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,560 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,698 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,540 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,571 | 2.0% | |
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Population Count
In 2010, the census counted 1,540 people living in the Enfield CDP. There were 712 households and 419 families. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were 787 housing units, and about 9.5% of them were empty.
Diversity in Enfield
Most of the people in Enfield in 2010 were white, making up 96.4% of the population. Other groups included 0.6% African American people, 0.1% Native American or Alaska Native people, and 0.5% Asian people. About 0.4% were from other races, and 1.9% were from two or more races. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Looking at the 712 households in 2010:
- About 28.1% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 40.7% were married couples living together.
- About 13.1% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 41.2% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or unrelated people living together).
- About 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- About 10.0% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.16 people, and the average family had 2.75 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2010 was spread across different age groups:
- 21.4% were under 18 years old.
- 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.3% were 65 years old or older.
The median age was 39.7 years. This means half the people were younger than 39.7 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 89.0 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 86.7 males.
Income Information
From 2011 to 2015, the estimated average yearly income for a household in Enfield was $75,313. For families, the average yearly income was $91,369. Full-time male workers had an average income of $47,950, while full-time female workers had an average income of $42,841. The per capita income (income per person) for the CDP was $49,008.
See also
In Spanish: Enfield (condado de Grafton) para niños
