Peterborough (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Peterborough, New Hampshire
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 Peterborough (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Peterborough (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Town | Peterborough |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.79 sq mi (12.41 km2) |
| • Land | 4.77 sq mi (12.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 730 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,090 |
| • Density | 648.21/sq mi (250.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03458
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-60500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378086 |
Peterborough is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in the state of New Hampshire, United States. It is the main village within the larger town of Peterborough. This area is located in Hillsborough County.
In 2020, about 3,090 people lived in the Peterborough CDP. The entire town of Peterborough had a population of 6,418 people at that time.
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Exploring Peterborough's Location
The Peterborough CDP is found in the central and west-central parts of the town. It sits on both sides of the Contoocook River. The Nubanusit Brook also joins the Contoocook River from the west in this area.
Key Areas Within the CDP
The CDP includes the main center of Peterborough. It also stretches west along Nubanusit Brook to include the village of West Peterborough. To the north, it goes down the Contoocook River to an area known as North Village. South of the center, it reaches a 19th-century factory area called Noone.
Major Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 202 runs through the eastern side of the CDP. This road follows the Contoocook River. If you travel north on Route 202, you will reach Hillsborough in about 19 miles (31 km). Going south, you will arrive at Winchendon, Massachusetts, which is about 16 miles (26 km) away.
New Hampshire Route 101 crosses US 202 just south of the village center. This route leads east about 17 miles (27 km) to Milford. If you head west on Route 101, you will reach Keene in about 19 miles (31 km).
Land and Water Features
The Peterborough CDP covers a total area of about 4.8 square miles (12.4 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.51%, is water.
Peterborough's Population Over Time
This section looks at how the number of people living in Peterborough has changed.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,506 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,931 | 28.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,078 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,568 | 23.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,685 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,944 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,103 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,090 | −0.4% | |
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Understanding the Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, there were 3,103 people living in the CDP. These people lived in 1,442 homes, and 750 of these were family households. There were also 1,577 housing units in total. About 8.6% of these homes were empty.
Most of the people in the CDP were white, making up 96.3% of the population. Other groups included 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, and 1.8% Asian. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Household and Family Life
In 2010, about 24.0% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 37.0% of homes were headed by married couples. About 11.1% had a female head of household with no husband present. Nearly half, 48.0%, were not family households.
Many people, 41.2% of all households, lived alone. About 20.3% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.06 people per household. For families, the average size was 2.79 people.
Age Groups in Peterborough
The population in 2010 had different age groups. About 19.2% of residents were under 18 years old. Those aged 18 to 24 made up 6.9%. People from 25 to 44 years old were 19.9%. The largest group, 27.8%, was aged 45 to 64. Finally, 26.1% of residents were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the CDP was 47.9 years. For every 100 females, there were about 81.4 males. If we look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 77.1 males.
Income Information
From 2011 to 2015, the estimated average yearly income for a household was $41,101. For families, the average income was higher, at $82,558. The per capita income, which is the average income per person, was $40,090 for the CDP.
