Bow, New Hampshire

Bow: town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

About

Bow is a town located in the county of Merrimack in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,519 and a population density of 102 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,063 inhabitants.

The town was created 299 years ago in 1726.

Bow locator map
Location of Bow on New Hampshire map.

Quick Facts about Bow

Population 8,063 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New Hampshire (United States)
County Merrimack County
Postal code 03304
Phone Area Codes 603
Area 74.07 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.1320,-71.5492
Altitude 597 feet / 182 meters
Establishment January 01, 1727 (299 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:46:21 (22nd April 2026)
Density 109 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.75% (2010-2020)
Weather 50℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Bow Center School  1894  Bow NH image
Bow Center School 1894 Bow NH image

Geography

Bow is located at 43°7'55"N 71°32'57"W (43.1320300, -71.5492400).

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Weather

50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph S Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Bow

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Demographics

The population of Bow increased by 6.75% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 7,519 - census
2011 7,588 0.91% estimation process
2012 7,607 0.25% estimation process
2013 7,656 0.64% estimation process
2014 7,682 0.34% estimation process
2015 7,755 0.94% estimation process
2016 7,786 0.4% estimation process
2017 7,876 1.14% estimation process
2018 7,937 0.77% estimation process
2019 7,980 0.54% estimation process
2020 8,063 1.03% estimation process
Bow zip code is 03304. County name: Merrimack, County fips: 33013
Bow Center

People born in Bow (5)

People born in Bow, including religious leader Mary Baker Eddy, United States general Henry Moore Baker, ice hockey defenceman Andy Thomas, .

More notable people

  • Sam Knox (American football player) he was born in 29/03/1910
  • Austin Brummett (American professional soccer player) he was born in 14/02/2004

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bow, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
183257 Granite State College Concord (NH) 03301-3471

Nearby Transit Stations (34)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bow, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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
NSH Nashua, NH 8 North Southwood Drive BUS
DHM Durham–UNH station 3 Depot Road RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Bow.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Suncook Post Office Pembroke (NH) 03275

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
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
Henniker 5,006 Town in New Hampshire
Northfield 4,979 Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Epsom 4,824 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

Bow distances to largest New Hampshire cities