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

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Whitefield is a small rural town in Coos County, New Hampshire. It is located in the Great North Woods region of New Hampshire, just south of the White Mountains. The town was incorporated in 1774 and its population has remained relatively small throughout its history. As of the 2010 census, Whitefield had a population of 1,255 people.

Whitefield has a strong agricultural tradition with many local farms producing dairy products, fruits and vegetables. In addition to farming, logging is also an important industry for the town and much of the surrounding area. The town has plenty of outdoor activities to offer as well; there are several hiking trails, fishing spots and ski areas nearby.

The center of Whitefield is home to many historic buildings including several churches, an old post office and a general store that dates back to the early 19th century. These buildings are reminders of Whitefield’s past and help give it a unique character that makes it stand out among other towns in New Hampshire.

Whitefield also offers plenty of modern amenities such as restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores for shopping needs. There are also several schools in the area including Whitefield Elementary School and Littleton High School which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The town also has two medical centers where residents can receive medical care when needed.

Overall, Whitefield is a charming small town with plenty to offer locals and visitors alike. With its beautiful natural surroundings and historic buildings it’s easy to see why this rural community continues to attract people from all over New England who want to experience what life here has to offer.

Population: 2,038. Estimated population in July 2024: 2,033 (-0.2% change)
Males: 965 (47.4%), Females: 1,073 (52.6%)

Coos County

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.7 years
Median household income: $34,583
Median house value: $78,900

Population by Race

Races in Whitefield:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

Ancestries: English (24.7%), French (21.4%), Irish (16.8%), German (7.9%), Scottish (5.9%), Italian (5.6%).

Elevation: 956 feet

Land area: 1.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Whitefield

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Whitefield town

  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

2.3% Foreign born (0.9% Europe, 0.6% North America, 0.4% Asia, 0.3% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Whitefield:

  • WEEKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; LANCASTER, NH)
  • LITTLETON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; LITTLETON, NH)
  • NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REG HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Whitefield:

  • MANCHESTER (about 100 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)
  • PORTLAND INTL JETPORT (about 105 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Abbreviation: PWM)
  • PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT (about 106 miles; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Abbreviation: PSM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Whitefield:

  • MOUNT WASHINGTON REGIONAL (about 6 miles; WHITEFIELD, NH; Abbreviation: HIE)
  • TWIN MOUNTAIN (about 11 miles; TWIN MOUNTAIN, NH; Abbreviation: 8B2)
  • FRANCONIA (about 16 miles; FRANCONIA, NH; Abbreviation: 1B5)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whitefield:

  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 43 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,542)
  • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 64 miles; HANOVER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 5,309)
  • NORWICH UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; NORTHFIELD, VT; Full-time enrollment: 2,585)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 84 miles; STANDISH, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,376)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 92 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 97 miles; DURHAM, NH; Full-time enrollment: 12,586)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 101 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)

Schools

Public high school in Whitefield:

  • WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 447; Location: 127 REGIONAL RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Whitefield:

  • WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 359; Location: 34 TWIN MOUNTAIN RD; Grades: KG – 08)
  • DALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 27; Location: 756 DALTON RD; Grades: KG – 03)

Libraries

Library in Whitefield:

  • WHITEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $28,927; Location: 8 LANCASTER ROAD; 14,044 books; 323 audio materials; 638 video materials; 50 serial subscriptions)

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