Wakefield, New Hampshire
Wakefield: Town in New Hampshire
About
Wakefield is a town located in the county of Carroll in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,078 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,122 inhabitants.
The town was created 250 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Wakefield
| Population : | 5,122 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Carroll County |
| Postal code : | 03872 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 115.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1774 (250 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:25:25 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wakefield is located at 43°34'5"N 71°1'48"W (43.5681300, -71.0300700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wakefield
Demographics
The population of Wakefield increased by 0.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,078 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,073 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,063 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,031 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,005 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,994 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,989 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,041 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,102 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,110 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,122 | 0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Wakefield (4)
People born in Wakefield, including politician Joshua G. Hall, politician Harry Libbey, 4th Commissioner of Internal Revenue of the United States Edward A. Rollins, .
List
- Ellen Chapman Hobbs (US-american writer) she was born in 30/04/1831
Schools in Wakefield
College & universities near Wakefield, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433970 | Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | Sanford (ME) | 04073 |
| 182704 | Empire Beauty School-Laconia | Laconia (NH) | 03246 |
| 183123 | Lakes Region Community College | Laconia (NH) | 03246 |
| 182722 | Empire Beauty School-Somersworth | Somersworth (NH) | 03878 |
| 420440 | York County Community College | Wells (ME) | 04090 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wakefield, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
| TLT | Tilton, New Hampshire | I-93 and US hwy 3 | BUS |
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Wakefield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sanbornvill Post Office | Sanbornville (NH) | 03872 |
| East Wakefield Post Office | East Wakefield (NH) | 03830 |
| Milton Mill Post Office | Milton Mills (NH) | 03852 |
| Union Post Office | Union (NH) | 03887 |
| Acton Post Office | Acton (ME) | 04001 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Wakefield , New York A town in Westchester County, New York. It is located in the southeastern part of the county. Wakefield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wakefield Historical Society and the Wakefield Reservoir. with a population of 52,201 people.
- Wakefield , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 27,051 people.
- Wakefield , Nebraska city in Nebraska with a population of 1,362 people.
- Wakefield , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 920 people.
- Wakefield , Virginia city in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America with a population of 805 people.
- Wakefield , Michigan city in Gogebic County, Michigan with a population of 291 people.
Other cities in Carroll County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carroll County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Conway | 10,340 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Wolfeboro | 6,450 | Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Ossipee | 4,383 | Town of the United States |
| Moultonborough | 4,211 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Tamworth | 3,094 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bartlett | 2,814 | Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire |
| Madison | 2,632 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Tuftonboro | 2,436 | City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| North Conway | 2,349 | Location in Conway, New Hampshire |
| Freedom | 1,593 | Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire |
| Effingham | 1,481 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Sandwich | 1,367 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Center Harbor | 1,097 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Jackson | 866 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Albany | 749 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Brookfield | 688 | Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire |
Distance to Other Cities
Wakefield distances to largest New Hampshire cities
