Greenfield, New Hampshire
Greenfield, New Hampshire | ||
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FIPS code 33-31540 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0873611 | |
Website | www |
Greenfield is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,716 at the 2020 census.[2] Greenfield is home to the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center, to Greenfield State Park, and to part of the Wapack Trail.
History
Originally known as "Lyndeborough Addition", the area was first settled by the Lynde family in 1753. Separated from the nearest church and school by the Monadnock hills, the residents successfully petitioned to form a new town in 1791, using the name "Greenfield" to highlight the area's level, fertile ground.[3]
In 1953, the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center began operation in Greenfield. Established by Harry Gregg, the facility on Crotched Mountain originally treated for polio, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other physical and neurological disabilities. A center for adult rehabilitation opened in 1961, and a rehabilitation center for adults with brain injuries in 1986. The complex today provides service to over 2,000 children and adults. In 2004, it unveiled the first wheelchair-accessible tree house in New Hampshire.
Greenfield is home to the Yankee Siege, considered the most powerful (current) trebuchet in the world, which has participated in the annual World Championship Punkin' Chunkin' Contest in Sussex County, Delaware, since 2004. The farthest official toss is 1,897 feet (578 m) as of 2008, although there are unofficial reports of 2,000-to-2,300-foot (610 to 700 m) throws as of 2009.
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Bird's-eye view in 1907
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Harvesting ice c. 1907
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Town graveyard
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Bennington Road c. 1912
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Old Hancock-Greenfield Bridge
Geography
According to the
Adjacent municipalities
- Bennington, New Hampshire (north)
- Francestown, New Hampshire (northeast)
- Lyndeborough, New Hampshire (east)
- Temple, New Hampshire (south)
- Peterborough, New Hampshire (southwest)
- Hancock, New Hampshire (west)
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1800 | 934 | — | |
1810 | 980 | 4.9% | |
1820 | 974 | −0.6% | |
1830 | 946 | −2.9% | |
1840 | 834 | −11.8% | |
1850 | 716 | −14.1% | |
1860 | 692 | −3.4% | |
1870 | 527 | −23.8% | |
1880 | 649 | 23.1% | |
1890 | 607 | −6.5% | |
1900 | 605 | −0.3% | |
1910 | 574 | −5.1% | |
1920 | 417 | −27.4% | |
1930 | 394 | −5.5% | |
1940 | 407 | 3.3% | |
1950 | 430 | 5.7% | |
1960 | 538 | 25.1% | |
1970 | 1,058 | 96.7% | |
1980 | 972 | −8.1% | |
1990 | 1,519 | 56.3% | |
2000 | 1,657 | 9.1% | |
2010 | 1,749 | 5.6% | |
2020 | 1,716 | −1.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] |
As of the
There were 563 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $48,833, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $24,438 for females. The
References
- ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files – New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Greenfield town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ Coolidge, Austin J.; John B. Mansfield (1859). A History and Description of New England. Boston, Massachusetts: A.J. Coolidge. pp. 509.
coolidge mansfield history description new england 1859.
- ^ Foster, Debra H.; Batorfalvy, Tatianna N.; Medalie, Laura (1995). Water Use in New Hampshire: An Activities Guide for Teachers. U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.