Greenfield, New Hampshire

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Greenfield, New Hampshire
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map_caption = Location in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
settlement_type = Town


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Hampshire
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Hillsborough
government_type =
leader_title = Board of Selectmen
leader_name = Aaron C. Kullgren, Chairman
Jarvis M Adams IV
Karen Day
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = 1791
area_magnitude = 1 E8
area_total_km2 = 67.4
area_total_sq_mi = 26.0
area_land_km2 = 65.9
area_land_sq_mi = 25.5
area_water_km2 = 1.5
area_water_sq_mi = 0.6
area_water_percent = 2.15
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1657
population_density_km2 = 25.1
population_density_sq_mi = 65.1
timezone = Eastern
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = Eastern
utc_offset_DST = -4
latd = 42 |latm = 57 |lats = 02 |latNS = N
longd = 71 |longm = 52 |longs = 20 |longEW = W
elevation_m = 256
elevation_ft = 840
website = [http://www.greenfield-nh.gov/ www.greenfield-nh.gov]
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 03047
area_code = 603
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 33-31540
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blank1_info = 0873611
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Greenfield is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,657 at the 2000 census. Greenfield is home to the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center, to Greenfield State Park, and to part of the Wapack Trail.

History

Originally known as "Lyndeborough Addition", the area was first settled by the Lynde family in 1753. Separated from the nearest church and school by the Monadnock hills, the residents successfully petitioned to form a new town in 1791, using the name "Greenfield" to highlight the area's level, fertile ground.

In 1953, the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center began operation in Greenfield. Established by Harry Gregg, the facility on Crotched Mountain originally treated for polio, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other physical and neurological disabilities. A center for adult rehabilitation would open in 1961, and a rehabilitation center for adults with brain injuries in 1986. The complex today provides service to over 2,000 children and adults. In 2004, it unveiled the first wheelchair-accessible treehouse in New Hampshire.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of convert|26.0|sqmi|km2, of which convert|25.5|sqmi|km2|abbr=on is land and convert|0.6|sqmi|km2|abbr=on is water, comprising 2.15% of the town. Greenfield is drained by Stony Brook, Otter Brook and the Contoocook River; the town lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.cite book |title=Water Use in New Hampshire: An Activities Guide for Teachers |url=http://nh.water.usgs.gov/Publications/nh.intro.html |last=Foster |first=Debra H. |coauthors=Batorfalvy, Tatianna N.; and Medalie, Laura |publisher=U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey |year=1995] North Pack Monadnock Mountain, elevation convert|2276|ft|m above sea level, is the northernmost summit of the Wapack Range and the highest point in Greenfield.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,657 people, 563 households, and 405 families residing in the town. The population density was 65.1 people per square mile (25.1/km²). There were 640 housing units at an average density of 25.1/sq mi (9.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.28% White, 0.72% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 563 households out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,833, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $24,438 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,895. About 2.4% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.greenfield-nh.gov Town website]
* [http://www.crotchedmountain.org. Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center]
* [http://www.wapack.org/ Friends of the Wapack Trail]
* [http://www.nhstateparks.org/state-parks/alphabetical-order/greenfield-state-park/ Greenfield State Park]
* [http://www.nh.gov/nhes/elmi/htmlprofiles/greenfield.html New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile]