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Antrim, New Hampshire Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Antrim is 2,600, with a distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable in recent years, benefiting from its rural charm and proximity to larger cities in southern New Hampshire.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1777
  • County: Hillsborough County
  • Land area: 36 square miles
  • Population density: 72 people per square mile
  • Area code: 603
  • Zip code: 03440

Geography and Location

Antrim is located in southern New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. The town lies in the Contoocook River Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and forested landscapes. Antrim’s geography includes several lakes and ponds, such as Gregg Lake, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The town enjoys a humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters with significant snowfall and warm, humid summers. Antrim is approximately 30 miles west of Manchester and about 20 miles south of Keene, offering access to larger urban areas while maintaining a rural, small-town atmosphere. Agriculture, small businesses, and tourism related to the area’s natural beauty are important to the local economy. The town is connected by New Hampshire Route 31 and U.S. Route 202, which link it to neighboring towns and regional highways. With its scenic surroundings and close-knit community, Antrim offers residents and visitors a peaceful, rural lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.4 years
Median household income: $45,677
Median house value: $96,100

Population by Race

Races in Antrim:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

Ancestries: English (22.1%), United States (16.3%), Irish (13.5%), French (13.5%), Scottish (7.0%), French Canadian (6.9%).

Elevation: 707 feet

Land area: 4.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Antrim

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Antrim town

  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 56.9%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

1.5% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Antrim:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Antrim:

  • MANCHESTER (about 37 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)
  • WORCESTER REGIONAL (about 53 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Abbreviation: ORH)
  • LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD (about 61 miles; BEDFORD, MA; Abbreviation: BED)

Other public-use airports nearest to Antrim:

  • HAWTHORNE-FEATHER AIRPARK (about 5 miles; HILLSBORO, NH; Abbreviation: 8B1)
  • JAFFREY AIRPORT-SILVER RANCH (about 17 miles; JAFFREY, NH; Abbreviation: AFN)
  • DILLANT-HOPKINS (about 25 miles; KEENE, NH; Abbreviation: EEN)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Antrim:

  • KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 22 miles; KEENE, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,049)
  • MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; GARDNER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 33 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,660)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL (about 50 miles; LOWELL, MA; Full-time enrollment: 8,373)
  • QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,359)
  • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 52 miles; HANOVER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 5,309)

Public primary/middle schools in Antrim:

  • GREAT BROOK SCHOOL (Students: 448; Location: 16 SCHOOL ST; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • ANTRIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 154; Location: 10 SCHOOL ST; Grades: KG – 04)

Private primary/middle school in Antrim:

  • ANTRIM GIRLS SHELTER (Students: 12; Location: 55 MAIN ST BOX 531; Grades: 7 – 11; Girls only)

Libraries

Library in Antrim:

  • JAMES A. TUTTLE LIBRARY (Operating income: $99,014; Location: 45 MAIN STREET; 18,247 books; 511 audio materials; 914 video materials; 51 serial subscriptions)

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