Tilton Northfield, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Tilton Northfield, New Hampshire
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Island Park in the Winnipesaukee River between Tilton and Northfield
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Location in Merrimack County and the state of New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| Counties | Belknap, Merrimack |
| Towns | Tilton, Northfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.24 sq mi (8.40 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 450 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,324 |
| • Density | 1,060.63/sq mi (409.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03276
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-77100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378093 |
Tilton Northfield is a special area in New Hampshire, USA. It is like two villages, Tilton and Northfield, that are right next to each other. They are separated by the Winnipesaukee River. This area is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts the people living there for official records. In 2020, about 3,324 people lived in Tilton Northfield.
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Where is Tilton Northfield Located?
Tilton Northfield is found in the state of New Hampshire. It sits at a specific point on the map: 43.443236 degrees north and 71.591827 degrees west. The area covers parts of two different counties: Belknap County and Merrimack County.
Understanding the Boundaries
The Tilton part of this area stretches from the city of Franklin in the west. It goes all the way to Interstate 93 in the east. Its northern border includes roads like Clark Road and Colby Road.
The Northfield part is next to I-93 on its eastern side. The Winnipesaukee River forms part of its western border. Other natural features like Williams Brook also help define its edges.
Land and Water Features
The total size of Tilton Northfield is about 8.4 square kilometers (3.24 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 8.1 square kilometers (3.13 square miles). The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.11 square miles), is water.
The Winnipesaukee River is a very important feature here. It flows right through the middle of Tilton Northfield. This river helps separate the villages of Northfield and Tilton. It then continues west to join the Merrimack River in Franklin.
Who Lives in Tilton Northfield?
The population of Tilton Northfield has changed over the years. In 1970, about 2,420 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,324 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,420 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,574 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,081 | 19.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,231 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,075 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,324 | 8.1% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 3,075 people living in Tilton Northfield. About 1,619 of them lived in the Tilton section. The other 1,456 people lived in the Northfield section.
Most of the people in Tilton Northfield are white, making up 96.1% of the population. Other groups include Asian (1.4%), Native American (0.4%), and African American (0.7%). About 1.0% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
There were 1,212 households in the area in 2010. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 30% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (39.3%) were married couples.
The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.93 people. About 10.6% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
Age Groups in the Community
The median age in Tilton Northfield was 40.4 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40.4 and half were older.
About 20.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group, at 27.2%. About 16.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
Income and Economy
From 2011 to 2015, the estimated average income for a household was about $52,712 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $65,556.
The income per person in the area was about $23,615. A small number of people and families lived below the poverty line. This included about 15.4% of people under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Tilton-Northfield para niños
