Ellsworth, New Hampshire

Ellsworth is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 83 at the 2010 census.[1]

Ellsworth, New Hampshire
Town
Town hall
Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43°52′26″N 71°44′14″W
Country	United States
State	New Hampshire
County	Grafton
Incorporated	1769
Area
• Total	21.5 sq mi (55.6 km^2)
• Land	21.4 sq mi (55.4 km^2)
• Water	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km^2)  0.47%
Elevation	1,174 ft (358 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	83
• Density	3.9/sq mi (1.5/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code	03223
Area code(s)	603
FIPS code	33-23860
GNIS feature ID	0873589

Ellsworth is the only dry town in New Hampshire.[2]

History

The town was originally known as "Trecothick", after Barlow Trecothick, a Bostonian who moved to London. He was an alderman, an MP, and a Lord Mayor of the City of London. He had a country estate at Addington, London, now called Addington Palace.

The name of the town was changed to "Ellsworth" in 1802, in honor of Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth.

The first census of the town, in 1800, reported 47 residents.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.5 square miles (55.7 km²), of which 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²) is land and 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) is water, comprising 0.47% of the town. The highest point in Ellsworth is the summit of Mount Kineo, at 3,313 feet (1,010 m) above sea level. Ellsworth lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1800	47		—
1810	142		202.1%
1820	213		50.0%
1830	234		9.9%
1840	300		28.2%
1850	320		6.7%
1860	302		−5.6%
1870	193		−36.1%
1880	209		8.3%
1890	150		−28.2%
1900	107		−28.7%
1910	46		−57.0%
1920	30		−34.8%
1930	28		−6.7%
1940	26		−7.1%
1950	24		−7.7%
1960	3		−87.5%
1970	13		333.3%
1980	53		307.7%
1990	74		39.6%
2000	87		17.6%
2010	83		−4.6%
Est. 2017	86	[4]	3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

At the 2000 census there were 87 people in 32 households, including 19 families, in the town. The population density was 4.1 people per square mile (1.6/km²). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 3.4 per square mile (1.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.55% White, and 3.45% Native American.[6] Of the 32 households 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, none had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 18.8% of households were one person and 12.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.37.

The age distribution was 29.9% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median household income was $33,750 and the median family income was $34,750. Males had a median income of $26,500 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,705. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References

1. United States Census Bureau, American FactFinder, 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
2. "Dry Towns" (PDF). NH Liquor Commission.
3. 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.
4. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017 (PEPANNRES): Minor Civil Divisions – New Hampshire". Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links

• New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile