Swanzey, New Hampshire
Swanzey: City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
About
Swanzey is a city located in the county of Cheshire in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,230 and a population density of 160 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,271 inhabitants.
The city was created 272 years ago in 1752.
Quick Facts about Swanzey
| Population : | 7,271 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Cheshire County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 45.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 492 feet / 150 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1753 (272 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:09:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 03446 |
| Density : | 161 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Swanzey is located at 42°52'11"N 72°16'54"W (42.8698000, -72.2817500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Swanzey
Demographics
The population of Swanzey increased by 0.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,230 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,235 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,247 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,222 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,225 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,222 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,171 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,169 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,197 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,220 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,271 | 0.7% | estimation process |
People born in Swanzey (1)
American politician Loyal B. Stearns was born in Swanzey
Schools in Swanzey
College & universities near Swanzey, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183062 | Keene State College | Keene (NH) | 03435-1506 |
Stations (35)
Amtrak & bus stations near Swanzey, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| BLF | Bellows Falls station | 54 Depot St | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| CLA | Claremont | Plains Rd. and Maple Ave. | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Swanzey
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Swanzey Post Office | Swanzey (NH) | 03446 |
Other cities in Cheshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cheshire County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Keene | 22,699 | City in New Hampshire, United States |
| Rindge | 6,129 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Jaffrey | 5,287 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Winchester | 4,217 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Walpole | 4,032 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Hinsdale | 3,906 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Chesterfield | 3,644 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Fitzwilliam | 2,376 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Troy | 2,117 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Marlborough | 2,086 | Human settlement in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Alstead | 1,951 | City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Westmoreland | 1,702 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Dublin | 1,555 | Town in New Hampshire |
| West Swanzey | 1,308 | Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Stoddard | 1,254 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Richmond | 1,126 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Swanzey distances to largest New Hampshire cities
