Pittsfield (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Pittsfield, New Hampshire
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Union Block and First Congregational Church, Bridge Street
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 Pittsfield (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Pittsfield (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Town | Pittsfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,570 |
| • Density | 933.41/sq mi (360.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03263
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-61860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378088 |
Pittsfield is a small community, also known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). It is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, in the United States. Pittsfield is the main village within the larger town of Pittsfield. In 2020, about 1,570 people lived in this village. The entire town of Pittsfield had a population of 4,075 people.
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Pittsfield's Location and Rivers
This community is in the central-western part of the town of Pittsfield. It sits on both sides of the Suncook River. The area is bordered by the town of Chichester to the southwest. New Hampshire Route 28 runs to the northwest.
Roads and Waterways
Route 28 goes around the village center. It leads southwest about 6 miles to the Epsom traffic circle. To the northeast, it goes about 13 miles to Alton. Another road, New Hampshire Route 107, passes right through Pittsfield. It is known as Catamount Road and Carroll Street. This route leads southeast about 8 miles to Northwood Narrows. It also goes northwest about 11 miles to Gilmanton.
The Pittsfield CDP covers about 4.4 square kilometers (1.7 square miles) of land. There is no recorded water area within the CDP itself. The Suncook River flows through the middle of the community. This river is part of the larger Merrimack River system.
Who Lives in Pittsfield?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,342 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,407 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,662 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,584 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,717 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,669 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,576 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,570 | −0.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,576 people living in Pittsfield. They lived in 639 households. About 383 of these were families.
Population Details
Most residents, about 96.6%, were white. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, 33.3%, had children under 18 living with them. About 39.4% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 3.07 people.
The median age in Pittsfield was 34.9 years. This means half the people were younger than 34.9 and half were older. About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
Income and Economy
From 2011 to 2015, the average yearly income for a household was estimated at $27,798. For families, the average income was $29,063. The per capita income for each person in the CDP was $18,094. About 23.1% of the population lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Pittsfield (condado de Merrimack) para niños
