Alstead, New Hampshire
Alstead: City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
About
Alstead is a city located in the county of Cheshire in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,937 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,951 inhabitants.
The city was created 262 years ago in 1762.
Quick Facts about Alstead
| Population : | 1,951 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Cheshire County |
| Postal code : | 03602 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 101.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 486 feet / 148 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1763 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:09:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alstead is located at 43°8'56"N 72°21'38"W (43.1489700, -72.3606400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Alstead
Demographics
The population of Alstead increased by 0.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,937 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,944 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,940 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,937 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,930 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,929 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,920 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,919 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,934 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,938 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,951 | 0.67% | estimation process |
People born in Alstead (6)
People born in Alstead, including politician Titus Brown, politician Salma Hale, herbalist Samuel Thomson, .
List
- Sarah Hall Boardman (missionary) she was born in 04/11/1803
- Allen Wardner (Vermont State Treasurer) he was born in 13/12/1786
- Thomas Fletcher (US silversmith and merchant, active in Boston and Philadelphia. Owner of Fletcher & Gardiner) he was born in 03/04/1787
Schools in Alstead
College & universities near Alstead, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182892 | Keene Beauty Academy | Keene (NH) | 03431 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alstead, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLF | Bellows Falls station | 54 Depot St | RAIL |
| CLA | Claremont | Plains Rd. and Maple Ave. | RAIL |
| WNM | Windsor station | 26 Depot Ave | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| OKO | Okemo, Vermont | 77 Okemo Ridge Rd | BUS |
Post offices near Alstead
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alstead Post Office | Alstead (NH) | 03602 |
Other cities in Cheshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cheshire County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Keene | 22,699 | City in New Hampshire, United States |
| Swanzey | 7,271 | City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Rindge | 6,129 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Jaffrey | 5,287 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Winchester | 4,217 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Walpole | 4,032 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Hinsdale | 3,906 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Chesterfield | 3,644 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Fitzwilliam | 2,376 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Troy | 2,117 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Marlborough | 2,086 | Human settlement in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Westmoreland | 1,702 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Dublin | 1,555 | Town in New Hampshire |
| West Swanzey | 1,308 | Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Stoddard | 1,254 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Richmond | 1,126 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Alstead distances to largest New Hampshire cities
