Grafton County
Grafton County, New Hampshire
North Haverhill, NH 03774
Phone: (603) 787-6941
Fax: (603) 787-2345
www.graftoncountynh.us
On central western border of NH; original county, organized Apr 29, 1769. Name Origin: For Augustus Henry Fitzroy (1735-1811), 3rd Duke of Grafton, an English parliamentarian who supported American colonial interests
Area (sq mi):: 1750.08 (land 1713.33; water 36.75) Population per square mile: 49.40
Population 2005: 84,708 State rank: 5 Population change: 2000-20005 3.60%; 1990-2000 9.10% Population 2000: 81,743 (White 95.10%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 1.70%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 3.90%. Median age: 37.00
Income 2000: per capita $22,227; median household $41,962; Population below poverty level: 8.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $31,348-$35,241
Unemployment (2004): 2.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 21.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 18.10%
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