Whitefield (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Whitefield, New Hampshire
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 Whitefield (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Whitefield (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Town | Whitefield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,460 |
| • Density | 915.93/sq mi (353.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03598
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-84340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378095 |
Whitefield is a small community, also known as a census-designated place (CDP). It's the main village within the larger town of Whitefield, located in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. In 2020, about 1,460 people lived in this part of Whitefield. The entire town of Whitefield had a population of 2,490 people.
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Exploring Whitefield's Location
Whitefield is found in the west-central part of its town. It sits on both sides of the Johns River. This river flows west and eventually joins the Connecticut River. The community even stretches north into the nearby town of Dalton.
Key Roads and Travel in Whitefield
Several important roads pass through Whitefield, making it easy to get around.
- U.S. Route 3 goes right through the center of Whitefield. It leads about 8 miles (13 km) north to Lancaster. Lancaster is the main town for Coos County. Route 3 also goes 8 miles (13 km) south to Twin Mountain.
- New Hampshire Route 116 also crosses through Whitefield. It heads northeast about 9 miles (14 km) to Jefferson. To the southwest, it goes about 10 miles (16 km) to Littleton.
- New Hampshire Route 142 starts in Whitefield. It travels northwest about 7 miles (11 km) to Dalton. It also goes south-southwest about 8 miles (13 km) to Bethlehem.
Whitefield's Size and Area
The Whitefield CDP covers a total area of about 4.1 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water recorded within its boundaries.
Whitefield's Population and People
The number of people living in Whitefield has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,329 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,244 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,093 | −12.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,005 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,041 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,089 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,142 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,460 | 27.8% | |
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Who Lives in Whitefield?
In 2010, there were 1,142 people living in Whitefield. These people lived in 476 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 283 of these were families.
Most people in Whitefield are white (94.8%). A small number are of other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 29.6% of households in Whitefield had children under 18 living there. Many households (43.5%) were married couples living together. Some households (11.8%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 40.5% of households were not families. This means they might be individuals living alone or roommates.
About 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals. And 15.8% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.30 people in each household and 2.92 people in each family.
Age Groups in Whitefield
The population of Whitefield includes people of all ages.
- 23.3% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 18.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Whitefield was about 41.1 years.
Income and Economy
From 2011 to 2015, the estimated average yearly income for a household in Whitefield was $31,743. For families, the average income was $46,597. Men working full-time earned about $41,944 per year. Women working full-time earned about $32,311. The average income per person in Whitefield was $21,220.
About 17.3% of the population and 11.6% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 16.5% of people under 18 and 20.8% of people 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Whitefield (condado de Coös) para niños
