Grantham, New Hampshire
Encyclopedia
Grantham is a town
in Sullivan County
, New Hampshire
, United States
. The population was 2,985 at the 2010 census. This made Grantham the fastest growing town numerically in Sullivan County between the 2000 and 2010 censuses. (The neighboring town of Springfield
grew at a higher percentage rate, due to a smaller overall population.)
, Secretary of State for the Southern Department
from March 1754 to October 1755.
The families of Howe, Dunbar and Leavitt were all early Grantham settlers. All three families secured lands in Grantham as part of the charter granted to Baron Grantham in 1761, and all three families "have Grantham hills named after them," according to Elmer M. Hunt in New Hampshire Town Names And Whence They Came. "The Leavitts are said to have had at one time fifty children in attendance at the town's school, and over the years no fewer than seventeen teachers."
, the town has a total area of 28.1 square miles (72.8 km²), of which 27.2 square miles (70.4 km²) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) is water, comprising 3.15% of the town. The highest point in town is Grantham Mountain, 2660 feet (810.8 m) 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
. A major body of water in Grantham is Eastman Pond
which serves as a recreational hub of the Eastman Community. In addition Grantham boasts Anderson and Butternut ponds.
The town is home to the Grantham Village School (opened 1981) and Dunbar Free Library (opened 1903).
of 2000, there were 2,167 people, 924 households, and 707 families residing in the town. The population density
was 80.9 people per square mile (31.2/km²). There were 1,513 housing units at an average density of 56.5 per square mile (21.8/km²). 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.
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.
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.
New England town
The New England town is the basic unit of local government in each of the six New England states. Without a direct counterpart in most other U.S. states, New England towns are conceptually similar to civil townships in other states, but are incorporated, possessing powers like cities in other...
in Sullivan County
Sullivan County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 40,458 people, 16,530 households, and 11,174 families residing in the county. The population density was 29/; . There were 20,158 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile...
, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,985 at the 2010 census. This made Grantham the fastest growing town numerically in Sullivan County between the 2000 and 2010 censuses. (The neighboring town of Springfield
Springfield, New Hampshire
Springfield is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,311 at the 2010 census. Gile State Forest is located within the town.-History:...
grew at a higher percentage rate, due to a smaller overall population.)
History
Incorporated in 1761, Grantham takes its name from Thomas Robinson, 1st Baron GranthamThomas Robinson, 1st Baron Grantham
Thomas Robinson, 1st Baron Grantham, KB, PC was a British diplomatist and politician. He was a younger son of Sir William Robinson, Bt...
, Secretary of State for the Southern Department
Secretary of State for the Southern Department
The Secretary of State for the Southern Department was a position in the cabinet of the government of Kingdom of Great Britain up to 1782.Before 1782, the responsibilities of the two British Secretaries of State were divided not based on the principles of modern ministerial divisions, but...
from March 1754 to October 1755.
The families of Howe, Dunbar and Leavitt were all early Grantham settlers. All three families secured lands in Grantham as part of the charter granted to Baron Grantham in 1761, and all three families "have Grantham hills named after them," according to Elmer M. Hunt in New Hampshire Town Names And Whence They Came. "The Leavitts are said to have had at one time fifty children in attendance at the town's school, and over the years no fewer than seventeen teachers."
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 28.1 square miles (72.8 km²), of which 27.2 square miles (70.4 km²) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) is water, comprising 3.15% of the town. The highest point in town is Grantham Mountain, 2660 feet (810.8 m) above sea level
Sea level
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, a peak along the ridge of Croydon Mountain, which follows the western edge of the town. Grantham lies fully within the Connecticut River
Connecticut River
The Connecticut River is the largest and longest river in New England, and also an American Heritage River. It flows roughly south, starting from the Fourth Connecticut Lake in New Hampshire. After flowing through the remaining Connecticut Lakes and Lake Francis, it defines the border between the...
watershed
Drainage basin
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. A major body of water in Grantham is Eastman Pond
Eastman Pond
Eastman Pond is a water body located in Sullivan and Grafton counties in western New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Grantham and Enfield...
which serves as a recreational hub of the Eastman Community. In addition Grantham boasts Anderson and Butternut ponds.
The town is home to the Grantham Village School (opened 1981) and Dunbar Free Library (opened 1903).
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,167 people, 924 households, and 707 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 80.9 people per square mile (31.2/km²). There were 1,513 housing units at an average density of 56.5 per square mile (21.8/km²). 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
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.
There were 924 households out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples
Marriage
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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.
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
Per capita income
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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.