Suncook, New Hampshire facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Suncook, New Hampshire
Census-designated place
Center of Suncook village
Location in Merrimack County and the state of New Hampshire.
Country	United States
State	New Hampshire
County	Merrimack
Towns	Pembroke, Allenstown
Area
• Total	3.91 sq mi (10.12 km2)
• Land	3.72 sq mi (9.64 km2)
• Water	0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
Elevation	269 ft (82 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,501
• Density	1,477.97/sq mi (570.66/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	03275
Area code(s)	603
FIPS code	33-75140
GNIS feature ID	0870274

Suncook is a small community in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 5,501 people lived here.

Suncook is unique because it's split between two towns. About two-thirds of the community is in Pembroke. The rest of Suncook is located in Allenstown.

The village of Suncook grew up along the Suncook River. This river has a drop of about 70 feet (21 meters) over half a mile. This happens right before it joins the Merrimack River. In the 1800s, many factories used the river's power. Today, these old factory buildings have new uses. A large part of Suncook's old town center is now a protected historic area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Suncook was once a hub for trains. It was home to the Suncook Valley Railroad. This company ran trains northwest to Concord. It also went northeast to Barnstead. The railroad used tracks that once belonged to the Boston and Maine company. However, the Suncook Valley Railroad closed down in 1952. All of its tracks were then removed.

Where is Suncook Located?

Suncook is found in the southern part of Pembroke. It is also in the western part of Allenstown. The Suncook River flows right through the middle of the village. This river also forms the border between the two towns.

To the south, Suncook borders the town of Hooksett. To the west, it meets the Merrimack River. This river marks the town line for Bow.

Major Roads in Suncook

U.S. Route 3 goes through the eastern side of Suncook. This road leads about 7 miles (11 km) northwest to Concord. Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire. Route 3 also goes south about 10 miles (16 km) to Manchester. Manchester is the largest city in the state.

New Hampshire Route 28 also starts in Suncook. It runs south with Route 3 for a bit. Then, it turns northeast along the Suncook River valley. This route goes about 15 miles (24 km) to Pittsfield.

Land and Water Areas

The Suncook community covers a total area of about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water. This means about 4.75% of Suncook's area is water.

Who Lives in Suncook?

In 2010, the population of Suncook was 5,379 people. Most of these residents, about 3,585 people (66.6%), lived in Pembroke. The remaining 1,794 people (33.4%) lived in Allenstown.

There were 2,236 homes in Suncook. About 1,375 of these were families. Most people living in Suncook were white (95.9%). Other groups included African American (0.9%), Native American (0.4%), and Asian (0.9%). About 1.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups in Suncook

The community has a mix of different age groups. About 22.9% of residents were under 18 years old. About 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 65 or older made up about 13.0% of the population. The average age in Suncook was 39.0 years old.

See also

In Spanish: Suncook (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños