Melvin Village, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Melvin Village, New Hampshire
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Melvin Village in 1908
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 Melvin Village, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Melvin Village, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Carroll |
| Town | Tuftonboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.60 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 520 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 273 |
| • Density | 170.09/sq mi (65.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03850
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-46980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0868377 |
Melvin Village is a small community in New Hampshire, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. Melvin Village is part of the larger town of Tuftonboro in Carroll County.
In 2020, about 273 people lived here. Melvin Village is a popular spot for summer vacations. It sits right on Melvin Bay, which is part of the beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.
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Exploring Melvin Village's Location
Melvin Village is located in the western part of Tuftonboro. It's where the Melvin River flows into Lake Winnipesaukee. A main road, New Hampshire Route 109, runs through the village. This road can take you about 10 miles southeast to Wolfeboro or 7 miles northwest to Moultonborough.
A Glimpse into the Past
Melvin Village hasn't changed much over the last 100 years. Many of the old buildings are still there, and not many new ones have been built. Long ago, around 1950, the village had two general stores and two gas stations. These are all gone now. The village was even mentioned in a book called Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon.
Water Fun and Mail Boats
The village has a marina, which is a place where boats can dock. You'll also find many cottages and homes right by the lake. One special place is Merrymount Landing. It's the only remaining stop for the mail boat on the northeastern side of Lake Winnipesaukee. Mail boats deliver mail to lakeside homes that are easier to reach by water.
Land and Water Area
The Melvin Village CDP covers a total area of about 6.1 square kilometers (2.34 square miles). Most of this area, about 4.2 square kilometers (1.60 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.9 square kilometers (0.74 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Melvin Village?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 241 | — | |
| 2020 | 273 | 13.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 241 people living in Melvin Village. By 2020, the population had grown to 273 people.
Homes in the Village
In 2010, there were 115 households in the village. A household means all the people living in one home. Many of the homes, about 159 out of 274 housing units, were empty. This is because most of these empty homes are used only during certain seasons, like for summer vacations.
Community Makeup
Most people living in Melvin Village are white. A very small number are Asian. There were no people of Hispanic or Latino background recorded in the 2010 census.
The average household had about 2 people, and families had about 2.5 people. The age of residents varied quite a bit. About 15.8% were under 18 years old, and a large portion, 29.5%, were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was about 56.4 years.
See also
In Spanish: Melvin Village (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
