NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Belknap County, New Hampshire

Belknap County is one of ten counties in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is located in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, slightly southeast of the state's geographic center. The county seat is Laconia.⁶ As of 2000, the county's population is 56,325. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Public domain map courtesy of The General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin, modified to show counties. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Location Location in Belknap County, New Hampshire Coordinates , Government Counties Belknap County City Council Matthew J. Lahey, Mayor Geographical characteristics Area City 26. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Density (symbol: Ï - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Minor parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries â€¢ Politics Portal â€¢ â€¢ A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The Lakes Region of New Hampshire is the mid-state area surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam Lake, and Squam Lake. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Location Location in Belknap County, New Hampshire Coordinates , Government Counties Belknap County City Council Matthew J. Lahey, Mayor Geographical characteristics Area City 26. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

History

Belknap County was organized in 1840 by removing parts of northeastern Merrimack County and northwestern Strafford County. It is named for Dr. Jeremy Belknap, a renowned preacher, historian, and author of The History of New Hampshire. The first County Court was held within the town of Meredith, at a village known as Merideth Bridge on the Winnipesaukee River. In 1855, the town of Laconia was separated from Meredith. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Merrimack County is a county in the state of New Hampshire. ... Strafford County is a county located in the state of New Hampshire. ... Jeremy Belknap (June 4, 1744 – June 20, 1798), was an American clergyman and historian. ... Meredith is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,214 km² (469 mi²). 1,039 km² (401 mi²) of it is land and 174 km² (67 mi²) of it (14.35%) is water, most of which is part of Lake Winnipesaukee. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... Lake Winnipesaukee at Sunset Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire. ...

Adjacent Counties

Carroll County is a county located in the state of New Hampshire. ... Strafford County is a county located in the state of New Hampshire. ... Merrimack County is a county in the state of New Hampshire. ... Grafton County is a county located in the state of New Hampshire. ...

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 56,325 people, 22,459 households, and 15,496 families residing in the county. The population density was 54/km² (140/mi²). There were 32,121 housing units at an average density of 31/km² (80/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.61% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 0.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

There were 22,459 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 3% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.91. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,605, and the median income for a family was $50,510. Males had a median income of $34,741 versus $25,445 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,758. About 4.50% of families and 6.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.60% of those under age 18 and 4.90% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Politics

The Republican party dominates politics in Belknap County, holding 18 out of the county's 20 seats in the state legislature as of 2006.^[1] // The Republican Party (often referred to as the GOP, for Grand Old Party) is one of the two major political organizations in the United States two party system; the Democratic Party is the other. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Cities and towns

The only city is the county seat, Laconia. Railroad Station and Wharf, Alton Bay, NH Alton is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... Barnstead is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... Belmont is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... Center Harbor is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... Gilford is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... Gilmanton is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. ... Meredith is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... New Hampton is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,950. ... Sanbornton is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... Tilton is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, on the Winnipesaukee River. ... Tilton-Northfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Hampshire. ... Northfield is a town located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. ... Merrimack County is a county in the state of New Hampshire. ... Location Location in Belknap County, New Hampshire Coordinates , Government Counties Belknap County City Council Matthew J. Lahey, Mayor Geographical characteristics Area City 26. ...

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References

Categories: Belknap County, New Hampshire | New Hampshire counties Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant is a grant located in Coos County, New Hampshire, U.S. The population was 12 at the 2000 census. ... Beans Grant is an unincorporated township located in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. In New Hampshire, locations, grants, townships (which are different from towns), and purchases are unincorporated portions of a county which are not part on any town and have limited self-government (if any, as many are... Beans Purchase is a purchase located in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, the purchase had a total population of 4. ... Cambridge, New Hampshire, is a township in Coos County in the state of New Hampshire. ... Chandlers Purchase is a purchase located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Crawfords Purchase is a purchase located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Cutts Grant is a grant located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Dixs Grant is a grant located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Dixville (also known as Little Switzerland) is a civil township located in Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. ... Ervings Location is situated in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. In New Hampshire, locations, grants, townships (which are different from towns), and purchases are unincorporated portions of a county which are not part of any town and have limited self-government (if any, as many are uninhabited). ... Greens Grant is a grant located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Hadleys Purchase is a purchase located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Hales Location is a location located in Carroll County, New Hampshire. ... Kilkenny is an unincorporated township located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Livermore is an unincorporated township located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. ... Low and Burbanks Grant is a grant located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Martins Location is a location located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Millsfield is an unincorporated township located in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. In New Hampshire, locations, grants, townships (which are different from towns), and purchases are unincorporated portions of a county which are not part on any town and have limited self-government (if any, as many are uninhabited). ... Odell is an unincorporated township located in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. In New Hampshire, locations, grants, townships (which are different from towns), and purchases are unincorporated portions of a county which are not part on any town and have limited self-government (if any, as many are uninhabited). ... Pinkhams Grant is a grant located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Sargents Purchase is a purchase located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Second College Grant is a grant located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Success Township is a township located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Thompson and Meserves Purchase is a purchase located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ... Wentworths Location is a location located in Coos County, New Hampshire. ...

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