Epsom, New Hampshire

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Epsom, New Hampshire
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mapsize = 250px
map_caption = Location in Merrimack 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 = Merrimack
government_type =
leader_title = Board of Selectmen
leader_name = Julie Clermont, Chair
Joni-Lynn Kitson
Mary Frambach
Peter Bosiak
Bob McKechnie
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = 1727
area_magnitude = 1 E8
area_total_km2 = 89.0
area_total_sq_mi = 34.4
area_land_km2 = 88.5
area_land_sq_mi = 34.2
area_water_km2 = 0.5
area_water_sq_mi = 0.2
area_water_percent = 0.58
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 4021
population_density_km2 = 45.4
population_density_sq_mi = 117.7
timezone = Eastern
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = Eastern
utc_offset_DST = -4
latd = 43 |latm = 13 |lats = 21 |latNS = N
longd = 71 |longm = 19 |longs = 57 |longEW = W
elevation_m = 123
elevation_ft = 404
website = [http://www.epsomnh.org/ www.epsomnh.org]
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 03234
area_code = 603
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 33-24900
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0873592
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Epsom is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,021 at the 2000 census.

History

Incorporated in 1727, Epsom takes its name from Epsom, England.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of convert|34.4|sqmi|km2, of which convert|34.2|sqmi|km2|abbr=on is land and convert|0.2|sqmi|km2|abbr=on is water, comprising 0.58% of the town. The highest point in Epsom is the summit of Fort Mountain, at convert|1413|ft|m above sea level, in the eastern part of town. Other neighboring small mountains in town include McCoy Mountain—convert|1270|ft|m|abbr=on—and Nats Mountain—convert|1180|ft|m|abbr=on. The town is drained by the Suncook River. Epsom 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]

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,021 people, 1,491 households, and 1,103 families residing in the town. The population density was 117.7 people per square mile (45.4/km²). There were 1,592 housing units at an average density of 46.6/sq mi (18.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.63% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 1,491 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,685, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $40,995 versus $27,106 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,026. About 1.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.epsomnh.org Town website]
* [http://www.epsomhistory.com/epsom Town history]
* [http://www.nh.gov/nhes/elmi/htmlprofiles/epsom.html New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile]