Londonderry, New Hampshire
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 23,236 people, 7,623 households, and 6,319 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 555.8 people per square mile (214.6/km²). There were 7,718 housing units at an average density of 184.6 per square mile (71.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.92% White, 0.56% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.
There were 7,623 households out of which 50.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.36.
In the town the population was spread out with 32.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $70,501, and the median income for a family was $73,513. Males had a median income of $50,566 versus $33,821 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $26,491. About 1.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 11,417 people, 3,832 households, and 3,130 families residing in the CDP occupying the eastern and southern parts of town. The population density
Population density
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was 936.0 people per square mile (361.3/km²). There were 3,881 housing units at an average density of 318.2 per square mile (122.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.22% White, 0.50% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.15% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.
There were 3,832 households out of which 48.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $68,707, and the median income for a family was $71,484. Males had a median income of $50,184 versus $31,998 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $26,767. About 1.5% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Londonderry is home to numerous businesses, many of which are located in the northern part of the town near Manchester-Boston Regional AirportManchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport , commonly referred to simply as "Manchester Airport," is a public airport located three miles south of the central business district of Manchester, New Hampshire on the county line of Hillsborough and Rockingham counties...
(MHT), or in the southeastern part of town near I-93
Interstate 93
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, on NH 102
New Hampshire Route 102
New Hampshire Route 102 is a state highway in Rockingham and Hillsborough counties in the southern part of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. NH 102 runs southwest to northeast between Hudson and Raymond, but is signed as an east–west route.Some confusion exists over the western terminus...
. Major businesses headquartered in town include Stonyfield Farm
Stonyfield Farm
Stonyfield Farm, also simply called Stonyfield, is an organic yogurt maker located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA. Stonyfield Farm was founded by Samuel Kaymen in 1983, in Wilton, New Hampshire, as an organic farming school...
and Blue Seal Feeds; also a bottling facility of the Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
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is located in town. Mack's Apples, Sunnycrest Farm, Elwood Orchards, and Woodmont Orchards are among the several orchards in town and are emblematic of the town's important farming heritage. The town is also home to numerous chain retailers.
Education
The town is served by the Londonderry School District.Kindergarten:
- Moose Hill School (includes LEEP, the Londonderry Early Education Program)
Elementary Schools:
- North School
- Matthew Thornton Elementary School
- South School
Middle School:
- Londonderry Middle School
High School:
- Londonderry High SchoolLondonderry High SchoolLondonderry High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9 through 12 in the town of Londonderry, New Hampshire. The school, located on Mammoth Road , is on a parcel of land in the center of town. The main building is . and the separate gymnasium takes up an additional...
(home of the Lancers), known for its exceptional marching band program, which traveled to China in the summer of 2008 to participate in pre-ceremonies for the Olympic Games.
Private Schools:
- Victory Baptist School (K-12)
- Adventures in Learning
- Applewood Learning Center
- Cozy Kid's Child Care
- Kindercare
- Pixie Preschool I
- Winnie's Creative Kindergarten
Religion
Londonderry is well served by a vibrant community of religious institutions of various faiths and practices.Baptist
- Christian Fellowship Baptist Church
- Londonderry Baptist Church
- Slavic Baptist Church
- Victory Baptist Church (Independent)
Catholic
- St. Jude Parish
- St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Episcopal
- St. Peter's Episcopal
Methodist
- Korean Methodist Church of NH
- Londonderry United Methodist Church
Nazarene
- Journey Church
Presbyterian
- Londonderry Presbyterian Church
Other Christian
- Jehovah's Witnesses
- Church of the King
- Granite State Church of Christ
- Londonderry Christian Church
- Orchard Christian Fellowship
- Trinity Bible Church
Jewish
- Etz Hayim Synagogue
Notable inhabitants
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, industrialist and politician - Arthur LivermoreArthur LivermoreArthur Livermore was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was the son of Samuel Livermore and brother of Edward St. Loe Livermore, both of whom served in the United States Congress. He was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire. He received classical instruction from his parents and...
, congressman - Joseph McKeenJoseph McKeenJoseph McKeen was the first president of Bowdoin College of Brunswick, Maine.-Life and career:McKeen was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire, a town that his father and grandfather, John and James, who had come from the north of Ireland in 1718 to escape religious and political oppression, had...
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coach - Ocean Born MaryOcean Born MaryOcean Born Mary is a folklore legend of New England. Born Mary Wilson on the Atlantic Ocean on July 26, 1720, she grew up in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Daughter of James and Elizabeth Wilson, Mary married James Wallace on December 18, 1742. She had four sons, Robert, William, Thomas, and James...
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, congressman - Ethan PaquinEthan PaquinEthan Paquin is an American poet and a native of New Hampshire. He grew up in Londonderry, New Hampshire. He earned a BA in English/Writing from Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire, and his MFA in Creative Writing from the MFA Program for Poets & Writers, University of Massachusetts,...
, poet - Peter PattersonPeter PattersonPeter Patterson was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented York West in Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Canada, from 1871 to 1883....
, businessman and politician - George ReidGeorge Reid (soldier)George Reid was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire, and was a farmer by trade. He married Mary Woodburn in 1765 who was noted for her skill in running their farm in George's long service during the American Revolutionary War...
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officer - Laura SilvaLaura SilvaLaura Ann Silva is a beauty queen from Londonderry, New Hampshire who competed in the Miss USA pageant in 2007.Silva won the Miss New Hampshire USA 2007 title in the state pageant held in Bedford on September 17, 2006. She succeeds Krystal Barry of Belmont...
, beauty queen - William StarkWilliam StarkWilliam Stark was the older brother of Gen. John Stark, the hero of the Battle of Bennington. William Stark was born on April 1, 1724 at Londonderry, New Hampshire...
, Revolutionary War officer - Samuel TaggartSamuel TaggartSamuel Taggart was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Derry, New Hampshire on March 24, 1754. He completed preparatory studies, and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1774. Taggart studied theology and was licensed to preach...
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, globe maker
Further reading
- Rev. Edward L. Parker, History of Londonderry, Comprising the Towns of Londonderry and Derry; Perkins & Whipple; Boston 1851
- A. J. Coolidge & J. B. Mansfield, A History and Description of New England; Boston, Massachusetts 1859