Hampstead is a town located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,297. Hampstead, which includes the village of East Hampstead, is home to the Rockingham Recreational Trail.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 km2 (14.0 mi2). 34.5 km2 (13.3 mi2) of it is land and 1.8 km2 (0.7 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 4.93% water. Island Pond is in the west, with Angle and Wash ponds in the north.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,297 people, 3,044 households, and 2,279 families residing in the town. The population density is 240.5/km2 (623.0/mi2). There are 3,276 housing units at an average density of 95.0/km2 (246.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 98.47% White, 0.23% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,044 households out of which 41.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% are married couples living together, 6.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% are non-families. 20.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.19.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $68,533, and the median income for a family is $79,114. Males have a median income of $56,625 versus $31,449 for females. The per capita income for the town is $29,195. 3.8% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Once part of Haverhill and Amesbury, Massachusetts settled in 1640, this town was formed as a result of the 1739 change in boundary lines between Massachusetts and the new province of New Hampshire. It was originally known as "Timberlane Parish" because of the heavy growth of native trees. The town would be incorporated in 1749 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, who renamed it after Hampstead, England, the residence of William Pitt, a close friend.
Hampstead's elegant Main Street is lined with antique homes. The town is a popular summer camp location, with 400 acres of water area, including Sunset Lake, Island Pond and Angle Pond.
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