Henniker, New Hampshire
Henniker: Town in New Hampshire
About
Henniker is a town located in the county of Merrimack in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,836 and a population density of 108 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,006 inhabitants.
The town was created 257 years ago in 1767.
Quick Facts about Henniker
| Population : | 5,006 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Merrimack County |
| Postal code : | 03242 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 44.8 km2 |
| Named for : | John Henniker, 1st Baron Henniker |
| Altitude : | 436 feet / 133 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1768 (257 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:18:14 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 112 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Henniker is located at 43°10'47"N 71°49'20"W (43.1798000, -71.8223000).
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Official website of Henniker
Demographics
The population of Henniker increased by 3.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,836 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,809 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,790 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,854 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,927 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,935 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,946 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,908 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,999 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,018 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,006 | -0.24% | estimation process |
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People born in Henniker (8)
People born in Henniker, including composer and pianist Amy Beach, politician James W. Patterson, politician Nathaniel B. Baker, .
List
- Robert Goodenow (American politician) he was born in 19/04/1800
- Edna Dean Proctor (American writer and poet) she was born in 18/09/1829
- Jacob Rice (American politician) he was born in 23/01/1787
- Gilbert Pillsbury (American politician) he was born in 23/02/1813
- Kate Emery Sanborn Jones (American librarian) she was born in 24/06/1860
Schools in Henniker
College & universities near Henniker, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182980 | New England College | Henniker (NH) | 03242 |
Stations (35)
Amtrak & bus stations near Henniker, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNH | Concord, New Hampshire | 30 Stickney Ave. | BUS |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| TLT | Tilton, New Hampshire | I-93 and US hwy 3 | BUS |
| CLA | Claremont | Plains Rd. and Maple Ave. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Henniker
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Henniker Post Office | Henniker (NH) | 03242 |
Other cities in Merrimack County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Merrimack County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 43,924 | The capital of New Hampshire. |
| East Concord | 42,605 | A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. |
| Hooksett | 14,703 | City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Newmarket | 9,207 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Franklin | 8,753 | City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA |
| Bow Bog | 8,381 | City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Bow | 8,063 | Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Pembroke | 7,252 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Hopkinton | 5,827 | Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire |
| Loudon | 5,697 | Town of the United States |
| South Hooksett | 5,418 | Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire |
| Suncook | 5,379 | Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire |
| Northfield | 4,979 | Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire |
| Epsom | 4,824 | Epsom, New Hampshire |
| Allenstown | 4,488 | Town in New Hampshire |
| New London | 4,268 | Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Henniker distances to largest New Hampshire cities
