Peterborough, New Hampshire
Peterborough: Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
About
Peterborough is a town located in the county of Hillsborough in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,284 and a population density of 64 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,743 inhabitants.
The town was created 264 years ago in 1759.
Quick Facts about Peterborough
| Population : | 6,743 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Hillsborough County |
| Postal code : | 03458 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 98.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1760 (264 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:39:28 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 68 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peterborough is located at 42°52'14"N 71°57'6"W (42.8706400, -71.9517500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Peterborough
Demographics
The population of Peterborough increased by 6.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,284 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,322 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,426 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,428 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,455 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,459 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,551 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,616 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,682 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,688 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,743 | 0.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Peterborough
1 Miller State Park
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2 MacDowell
100 High St, Peterborough, NH 03458, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Peterborough
1 Peterborough Town Hall
1 Grove St, Peterborough, NH 03458 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Peterborough (17)
People born in Peterborough, including actor Sam Huntington, Catholic bishop Francis Joseph Christian, politician from New Hampshire James Wilson, .
List
- James Wilson (American politician from New Hampshire (1797-1881)) he was born in 18/03/1797
- John Wilson (American politician from Massachusetts (1777-1848)) he was born in 10/01/1777
- Samuel Smith (American politician from New Hampshire) he was born in 11/11/1765
- Jeremiah Smith (American lawyer, jurist and politician) he was born in 29/11/1759
- Robert Smith (U.S. Representative from Illinois) he was born in 12/06/1802
- Matt Deis (American musician) he was born in 13/12/1983
- Isaac D. White (United States Army general) he was born in 06/03/1901
- John Young (American surveyor and pioneer, born 1764) he was born in 08/03/1764
- Jeanne Duval (American painter) she was born in 01/01/1956
- George Walker (American attorney, state congressman and banker) he was born in 01/04/1824
- Matt Bolduc (US association football player) he was born in 12/10/1994
- Kaitlynn Carter she was born in 04/09/1987
- Tina Brown (American rower) she was born in 05/01/1968
- Harry Edward Wilder (American apiarist, mammalogist and collector) he was born in 19/09/1864
Schools in Peterborough
College & universities near Peterborough, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182795 | Franklin Pierce University | Rindge (NH) | 03461-0060 |
| 183062 | Keene State College | Keene (NH) | 03435-1506 |
| 245865 | Antioch University-New England | Keene (NH) | 03431 |
| 166957 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner (MA) | 01440-1000 |
| 182892 | Keene Beauty Academy | Keene (NH) | 03431 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peterborough, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| BLF | Bellows Falls station | 54 Depot St | RAIL |
| CNH | Concord, New Hampshire | 30 Stickney Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Peterborough
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Post Office | Peterborough (NH) | 03458 |
| West Peterborough Post Office | West Peterborough (NH) | 03468 |
| Jaffrey Post Office | Jaffrey (NH) | 03452 |
| Dublin Post Office | Dublin (NH) | 03444 |
| Templ Post Office | Temple (NH) | 03084 |
Other cities in Hillsborough County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hillsborough County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 112,546 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| City of Manchester | 109,565 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Nashua | 89,167 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Merrimack | 27,452 | River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States |
| Hudson | 25,620 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bedford | 22,957 | City in New Hampshire, USA |
| Goffstown | 18,136 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Milford | 16,515 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Pelham | 14,306 | City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Amherst | 11,418 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Weare | 9,100 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Litchfield | 8,658 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hollis | 8,123 | Town in Oklahoma |
| New Boston | 5,941 | City in Texas, United States |
| Brookline | 5,495 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| New Ipswich | 5,429 | Town in New Hampshire |
Distance to Other Cities
Peterborough distances to largest New Hampshire cities
