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Encyclopedia > Grantham, New Hampshire
Grantham, New Hampshire
Official seal of Grantham, New Hampshire
Seal
Location in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Location in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43°29′21″N 72°08′15″W / 43.48917, -72.1375
Country United States
State New Hampshire
County Sullivan County
Incorporated 1761
Government
 - Board of Selectmen Constance A. Jones
Harold Haddock, Jr.
William E. Hutchins
Area
 - Town  27.6 sq mi (71.6 km²)
 - Land  26.8 sq mi (69.4 km²)
 - Water  0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Elevation  948 ft (289 m)
Population (2000)
 - Town 2,167
 - Density 80.9/sq mi (31.2/km²)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
Website: www.granthamnh.net

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History

Incorporated in 1761, Grantham takes its name from Thomas Robinson, 1st Baron Grantham, Secretary of State for the Southern Department from March 1754 to October 1755. It is home of Grantham School and Dunbar Free Library. Thomas Robinson, 1st Baron Grantham, KB, PC (c. ... The Secretary of State for the Southern Department was a position in the cabinet of the government of United Kingdom up to 1782. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.6 km² (27.6 mi²). 69.4 km² (26.8 mi²) of it is land and 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water, comprising 3.15% of the town. The highest point in town is Grantham Mountain (2,660 feet / 811 meters above sea level), a peak along the ridge of Croydon Mountain, which follows the western edge of the town. Grantham lies fully within the Connecticut River watershed.[1] 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 English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ... For considerations of sea level change, in particular rise associated with possible global warming, see sea level rise. ... The Connecticut River as seen from the French King Bridge in western Massachusetts. ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,167 people, 924 households, and 707 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.2/km² (80.9/mi²). There were 1,513 housing units at an average density of 21.8/km² (56.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.29% White, 0.28% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population. 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. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 924 households out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.67. “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $63,239, and the median income for a family was $69,271. Males had a median income of $43,250 versus $34,773 for females. The per capita income for the town was $32,174. About 1.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 3.8% 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. ...


References

  1. ^ Foster, Debra H.; Batorfalvy, Tatianna N.; and Medalie, Laura (1995). Water Use in New Hampshire: An Activities Guide for Teachers. U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey. 

External links

  • Grantham, NH Official Website
  • New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile

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