Alton, New Hampshire

Alton: Town in New Hampshire (United States)

About

Alton is a town located in the county of Belknap in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,250 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,364 inhabitants.

The town was created 228 years ago in 1795.

Alton locator map
Location of Alton on New Hampshire map.

Quick Facts about Alton

Population : 5,364 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Hampshire (United States)
County : Belknap County
Postal code : 03809
Area : 212.9 km2
Altitude : 561 feet / 171 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1796 (228 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00
Local time : 09:09:35 (8th October 2024)
Density : 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.13% (2010-2020)
Monument Square Alton image
Monument Square Alton
Monument Square Alton image

Geography

Alton is located at 43°27'8"N 71°13'3"W (43.4523000, -71.2175700).

Alton map

Demographics

The population of Alton increased by 2.13% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,250 - census
2011 5,258 0.15% estimation process
2012 5,275 0.32% estimation process
2013 5,266 -0.17% estimation process
2014 5,268 0.04% estimation process
2015 5,280 0.23% estimation process
2016 5,282 0.04% estimation process
2017 5,318 0.68% estimation process
2018 5,339 0.39% estimation process
2019 5,328 -0.21% estimation process
2020 5,364 0.67% estimation process

Alton zip code is 03809. County name: Belknap, County fips: 33001

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Schools in Alton

College & universities near Alton, NH

Code Name City ZIP
183123 Lakes Region Community College Laconia (NH) 03246

Stations (28)

Amtrak & bus stations near Alton, NH

Code Name Address Type
TLT Tilton, New Hampshire I-93 and US hwy 3 BUS
CNH Concord, New Hampshire 30 Stickney Ave. BUS
NHN New Hampton, New Hampshire 325 Route 104 BUS
DOV Dover Transportation Center 33 Chestnut St. RAIL
DHM Durham–UNH station 3 Depot Road RAIL

Post offices near Alton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Alton Post Office Alton (NH) 03809

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Other cities in Belknap County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Belknap County , NH.

City Name Population Title
Laconia 16,646 City in New Hampshire, United States
Belmont 7,314 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Gilford 7,278 Town of the United States
Meredith 6,476 Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Barnstead 4,777 City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Gilmanton 3,797 Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States
Tilton 3,556 Town located in New Hampshire, United States
Sanbornton 3,012 Town in New Hampshire
New Hampton 2,234 Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Alton distances to largest New Hampshire cities