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 229 years ago in 1795.
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 (229 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 02:14:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alton is located at 43°27'8"N 71°13'3"W (43.4523000, -71.2175700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Alton
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 |
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 |
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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
