Seabrook, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Seabrook, New Hampshire
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The public library, old portion
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Location in Rockingham County and the state of New Hampshire.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Hampshire |
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| County | Rockingham | |
| Incorporated | June 3, 1768 | |
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| • Total | 25.13 km2 (9.70 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 23.25 km2 (8.98 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 1.88 km2 (0.73 sq mi) 7.46% | |
| Elevation | 21 m (56 ft) | |
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| • Total | 8,401 | |
| • Density | 361.3/km2 (936/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP code |
03874
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| Area code(s) | 603 | |
| FIPS code | 33-68260 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873718 | |
Seabrook is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,400 people lived there.
Seabrook is located on the southern coast of New Hampshire. It sits right on the border with Massachusetts. The town is well-known for the Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant. This power plant is one of the newest nuclear power plants built in the United States.
If you are driving north on I-95 into New Hampshire, Seabrook is the very first town you will enter.
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Exploring Seabrook's Geography
Seabrook covers a total area of about 25.1 square kilometers (9.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 23.3 square kilometers (9.0 square miles). The rest is water, making up about 7.5% of the town.
Coastal Areas and High Points
The eastern part of Seabrook is home to Seabrook Beach. This area is right along the Atlantic Ocean. The highest point in Seabrook is Grape Hill. It stands about 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The very top of Grape Hill is actually just south of the town line in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
Rivers and Waterways
Several rivers flow through Seabrook. These include the Blackwater River, the Browns River, and the Hampton Falls River. All these rivers flow north or east into Hampton Harbor. Hampton Harbor is an inlet that connects to the Atlantic Ocean. A small part of the town in the southwest drains into Lucy Brook. This brook is part of the Merrimack River system in Massachusetts.
Neighboring Towns and Cities
Seabrook shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the north: Hampton Falls
- To the northeast: Hampton
- To the south: Salisbury, Massachusetts
- To the southwest (at one point): Amesbury, Massachusetts
- To the west: South Hampton
- To the northwest: Kensington
Seabrook's Population Over Time
The population of Seabrook has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 715 | — | |
| 1800 | 628 | −12.2% | |
| 1810 | 774 | 23.2% | |
| 1820 | 885 | 14.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,096 | 23.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,392 | 27.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,266 | −9.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,549 | 22.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,609 | 3.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,745 | 8.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,672 | −4.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,497 | −10.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,425 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,537 | 7.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,666 | 8.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,782 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,788 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,209 | 23.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,053 | 38.2% | |
| 1980 | 5,917 | 93.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,503 | 9.9% | |
| 2000 | 7,934 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 8,693 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 8,401 | −3.4% | |
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Recent Population Details
Based on the 2010 census, there were 8,693 people living in Seabrook. The town had 3,706 households. About 2,276 of these were families. The population density was about 977 people per square mile (377 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Seabrook (96.3%) were White. Other groups included African American (0.5%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (1.1%). About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, about 25.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (45.0%) were married couples living together. About 11.1% of households were led by a female without a husband present. Many households (38.6%) were not families.
About 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Of these, 11.7% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
Age and Income
The median age in Seabrook was 44.6 years. About 18.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.5% were 65 years or older.
From 2014 to 2018, the estimated average household income was $67,430. The average family income was $78,769. The average income per person in the town was $35,356.
Places to Visit in Seabrook
Seabrook has a few interesting places to check out:
- Seabrook Beach: This is a popular beach area.
- Seabrook Greyhound Park: This place used to have live dog racing. Now, it operates as a casino-like facility with a different name.
- Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant: This is a large power plant that has been running since 1990.
Fireworks in Seabrook
Seabrook is known for its many fireworks stores. This is because it's right on the border with Massachusetts. In New Hampshire, it's legal to buy consumer fireworks. However, in Massachusetts, they are illegal to buy and use.
Because of this difference, many people from Massachusetts come to border towns like Seabrook to buy fireworks. Sometimes, the Massachusetts State Police even come into New Hampshire. They try to stop people from taking fireworks back over the border into Massachusetts.
Famous People from Seabrook
Several notable people have connections to Seabrook:
- Alvah Augustus Eaton (1865–1908): A well-known botanist, someone who studies plants.
- Pamela Gidley (1965–2018): An actress.
- Scotty Lago (born 1987): A bronze medalist snowboarder from the 2010 Winter Olympics.
- Jackson Nicoll (born 2003): A child actor.
- Meshech Weare (1713–1786): New Hampshire's first president, a role now known as governor.
See also
In Spanish: Seabrook (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
