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Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire
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 Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Towns | Haverhill, Bath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.63 sq mi (9.41 km2) |
| • Land | 3.52 sq mi (9.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 800 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 143.14/sq mi (55.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-49600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2025415 |
Mountain Lakes is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the towns of Haverhill and Bath in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. In 2020, 504 people lived there.
The part of Mountain Lakes that is in Haverhill acts like its own small district. It has its own water system and a group that plans for the community's future. It also has its own fun recreation programs. This district is managed by three elected leaders and holds a yearly meeting for its residents.
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Geography of Mountain Lakes
The Haverhill part of Mountain Lakes is built around two lakes. These lakes were created on Waterman Brook, a stream that flows north into the Wild Ammonoosuc River.
Where Mountain Lakes is Located
The community stretches north into the nearby town of Bath. It reaches as far as the Wild Ammonoosuc River and the Swiftwater Covered Bridge. New Hampshire Route 112 goes through the Bath section of Mountain Lakes. This road connects Woodsville to the west with Kinsman Notch and North Woodstock to the east.
Land and Water Area
Mountain Lakes covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers), is land. The remaining part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water, making up about 3.1% of the total area.
People of Mountain Lakes (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 488 | — | |
| 2020 | 504 | 3.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 488 people living in Mountain Lakes. They lived in 212 households, and 135 of these were families. Many homes, about 49%, were empty on Census Day. Most of these empty homes were used for vacations or only during certain seasons.
Population Details
Most of the people living in Mountain Lakes in 2010 were white (95.3%). A smaller number were African American (1.2%), Native American (1.2%), or Asian (0.4%). About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 27% of the households in Mountain Lakes had children under 18 living with them. More than half (50.5%) were married couples living together. About 29% of all households were people living alone. This included 10.4% who were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.30 people in each household and 2.84 people in each family.
Age Groups
In 2010, about 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Mountain Lakes was 43.1 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.7 males.
See also
In Spanish: Mountain Lakes (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
