South Hampton, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Hampton, New Hampshire
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Location in Rockingham County and the state of New Hampshire.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Incorporated | 1742 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.05 sq mi (20.85 km2) |
| • Land | 8.02 sq mi (20.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 0.31% |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
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| • Total | 894 |
| • Density | 111/sq mi (43.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
03827
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-71140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873722 |
South Hampton is a small town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. In 2020, about 894 people lived there. It's a quiet place known for its natural beauty. You can find Cowden State Forest and Powwow River State Forest here.
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A Look Back: South Hampton's History
South Hampton was one of the first towns created by the colonial governor, Benning Wentworth. This happened after New Hampshire and Massachusetts became separate colonies in 1741. The border between them was set, and South Hampton was officially formed in 1742. It was made from parts of what used to be Amesbury and Salisbury, Massachusetts.
Over the years, the town's borders changed. It gave up some land to nearby towns like Hampton Falls, Seabrook, and Newton. But it also gained some land from East Kingston in 1824. Even though its name comes from the larger town of Hampton, South Hampton no longer shares a border with it because of these changes.
In the early 1800s, South Hampton had many different religious groups. One notable person from the town was Benjamin Barnard, who served in the New Hampshire State Senate from 1806 to 1808.
Exploring South Hampton's Geography
South Hampton covers about 20.8 square kilometers (about 8 square miles). A very small part of this, about 0.31%, is water. The town is watered by the Powwow River, which flows into the Merrimack River.
The highest point in South Hampton is Chair Hill. It stands about 100 meters (330 feet) above sea level.
Roads and Travel
Two main roads, Route 107A and Route 150, pass through South Hampton. If you need to get on a major highway, the closest one is Interstate 495 in Amesbury, Massachusetts, which is just one town south.
Local Attractions
South Hampton has some interesting places to visit. These include Heron Pond Farm and Jewell Towne Vineyards.
Neighboring Towns
South Hampton shares its borders with several other towns:
- Kensington (to the north)
- Seabrook (to the east)
- Salisbury, Massachusetts (to the southeast at one point)
- Amesbury, Massachusetts (to the south)
- Newton (to the west)
- East Kingston (to the northwest)
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 448 | — | |
| 1800 | 387 | −13.6% | |
| 1810 | 427 | 10.3% | |
| 1820 | 416 | −2.6% | |
| 1830 | 487 | 17.1% | |
| 1840 | 462 | −5.1% | |
| 1850 | 472 | 2.2% | |
| 1860 | 549 | 16.3% | |
| 1870 | 448 | −18.4% | |
| 1880 | 383 | −14.5% | |
| 1890 | 370 | −3.4% | |
| 1900 | 297 | −19.7% | |
| 1910 | 279 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 230 | −17.6% | |
| 1930 | 261 | 13.5% | |
| 1940 | 294 | 12.6% | |
| 1950 | 314 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 443 | 41.1% | |
| 1970 | 558 | 26.0% | |
| 1980 | 660 | 18.3% | |
| 1990 | 740 | 12.1% | |
| 2000 | 844 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 814 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 894 | 9.8% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 844 people living in South Hampton. These people made up 301 households, with 244 of them being families. Most of the people living in the town were White (about 98%).
The average household had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.07 people. About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 25% were under 18, and about 13.5% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
Education in South Hampton
South Hampton has one school for younger students, called the K–8 Barnard School. This means it teaches children from kindergarten up to eighth grade.
After eighth grade, high school students from South Hampton have a choice. They can attend Winnacunnet High School in Hampton. Or, they can go to Amesbury High School in Massachusetts.
See also
In Spanish: South Hampton (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
