Wakefield, New Hampshire
Wakefield: town in New Hampshire
About
Wakefield is a town located in the county of Carroll in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,078 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,122 inhabitants.
The town was created 252 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Wakefield
| Population | 5,122 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Postal code | 03872 |
| Phone Area Codes | 603 |
| Area | 115.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.5681,-71.0301 |
| Altitude | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1774 (252 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:15:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Wakefield is located at 43°34'5"N 71°1'48"W (43.5681300, -71.0300700).
Wakefield map
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Weather
A slight chance of snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Wakefield increased by 0.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,078 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,073 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,063 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,031 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,005 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,994 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,989 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,041 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,102 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,110 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,122 | 0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Wakefield (4)
People born in Wakefield, including politician Joshua G. Hall, politician Harry Libbey, 4th Commissioner of Internal Revenue of the United States Edward A. Rollins, .
More notable people
- Ellen Chapman Hobbs (US-american writer) she was born in 30/04/1831
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wakefield, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433970 | Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | Sanford (ME) | 04073 |
| 182704 | Empire Beauty School-Laconia | Laconia (NH) | 03246 |
| 183123 | Lakes Region Community College | Laconia (NH) | 03246 |
| 182722 | Empire Beauty School-Somersworth | Somersworth (NH) | 03878 |
| 420440 | York County Community College | Wells (ME) | 04090 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wakefield, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
| TLT | Tilton, New Hampshire | I-93 and US hwy 3 | BUS |
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wakefield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sanbornvill Post Office | Sanbornville (NH) | 03872 |
| East Wakefield Post Office | East Wakefield (NH) | 03830 |
| Milton Mill Post Office | Milton Mills (NH) | 03852 |
| Union Post Office | Union (NH) | 03887 |
| Acton Post Office | Acton (ME) | 04001 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Wakefield, New York A town in Westchester County, New York. with a population of 52,201 people.
- Wakefield, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 27,051 people.
- Wakefield, Nebraska city in Nebraska with a population of 1,362 people.
- Wakefield, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 920 people.
- Wakefield, Virginia city in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America with a population of 805 people.
- Wakefield, Michigan city in Gogebic County, Michigan with a population of 291 people.
Other cities in Carroll County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carroll County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Conway | 10,340 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Wolfeboro | 6,450 | Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Ossipee | 4,383 | Town of the United States |
| Moultonborough | 4,211 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Tamworth | 3,094 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bartlett | 2,814 | Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire |
| Madison | 2,632 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Tuftonboro | 2,436 | City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| North Conway | 2,349 | Location in Conway, New Hampshire |
| Freedom | 1,593 | Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire |
| Effingham | 1,481 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Sandwich | 1,367 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Center Harbor | 1,097 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Jackson | 866 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Albany | 749 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Brookfield | 688 | Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire |
Distance to Other Cities
Wakefield distances to largest New Hampshire cities