Wentworth Location, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Wentworth Location, New Hampshire
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Location in Coös County, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coös |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km2) |
| • Land | 18.3 sq mi (47.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) 4.79% |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 28 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-007-80740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 873751 |
Wentworth Location is a special kind of area called a township. It is located in Coös County, New Hampshire, in the United States. In 2020, only 28 people lived there. It is part of the larger Berlin, NH-VT Micropolitan Statistical Area.
In New Hampshire, places like "locations" or "townships" are parts of a county that are not regular towns. They often have very few people, or sometimes no one at all. These areas have very limited self-government.
Wentworth Location was right in the path of the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. This meant people there could see the sun completely covered by the moon!
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A Look at Wentworth Location's Past
The land that is now Wentworth Location was first sold in 1797. It was bought by George Wentworth from Portsmouth. For many years, from 1797 to 1881, it was an "unorganized plantation." This means it was an area used for farming without a formal government.
Later, it became an official town from 1881 to 1966. After that, it changed back to being an organized township.
Exploring the Geography of Wentworth Location
Wentworth Location is right on the border with Maine. It is north of the town of Errol and east of Dixville. To its north is the Second College Grant.
The Magalloway River flows through the southeastern part of the area. New Hampshire Route 16 also runs through this corner.
Mountains and Views
Mount Dustan is the highest point in Wentworth Location. It stands at about 2,878 feet (877 meters) above sea level. This mountain looks over the small village from the west. Another mountain, Black Mountain, is about 2,750 feet (838 meters) high. It is in the more distant western part of the location. Long ago, there was even a fire tower on Mount Dustan.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Wentworth Location is about 49.9 square kilometers (19.3 square miles). Most of this is land, about 47.5 square kilometers (18.3 square miles). The rest, about 2.4 square kilometers (0.9 square miles), is water. This means about 4.79% of the area is covered by water.
Neighboring Places
Wentworth Location shares its borders with several other areas:
- Second College Grant (to the north)
- North Oxford, Maine (to the east)
- Errol (to the south)
- Millsfield (to the southwest)
- Dixville (to the west)
- Dix's Grant (to the northwest)
Who Lives in Wentworth Location?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 57 | — | |
| 1870 | 38 | −33.3% | |
| 1880 | 55 | 44.7% | |
| 1890 | 25 | −54.5% | |
| 1900 | 61 | 144.0% | |
| 1910 | 51 | −16.4% | |
| 1920 | 50 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 38 | −24.0% | |
| 1940 | 57 | 50.0% | |
| 1950 | 48 | −15.8% | |
| 1960 | 58 | 20.8% | |
| 1970 | 37 | −36.2% | |
| 1980 | 49 | 32.4% | |
| 1990 | 53 | 8.2% | |
| 2000 | 44 | −17.0% | |
| 2010 | 33 | −25.0% | |
| 2020 | 28 | −15.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 44 people living in Wentworth Location. These people lived in 20 different homes, and 13 of these were families. The area had about 2.3 people per square mile. There were also 109 housing units, which means many homes are likely used for vacations.
Most of the people living there were White (about 90.91%). A small number (9.09%) were from two or more races.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 20 homes, 15% had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes (50%) were married couples living together. About 30% of all homes were individuals living alone. No one living alone was 65 years or older. The average home had 2.20 people, and the average family had 2.69 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 15.9% were under 18. About 9.1% were between 18 and 24. A quarter of the population (25%) was between 25 and 44. The largest group, 38.6%, was between 45 and 64. Finally, 11.4% were 65 years or older. The average age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 120 males.
See also
In Spanish: Wentworth's Location para niños
