Londonderry, New Hampshire is a town located in western Rockingham County, New Hampshire. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 23,236. Londonderry is known for its apple orchards.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 108.6 km2 (41.9 mi2). 108.3 km2 (41.8 mi2) of it is land and 0.3 km2 (0.1 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 0.31% water. Londonderry is drained by Beaver Brook.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 23,236 people, 7,623 households, and 6,319 families residing in the town. The population density is 214.6/km2 (555.8/mi2). There are 7,718 housing units at an average density of 71.3/km2 (184.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 96.92% White, 0.56% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,623 households out of which 50.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% are non-families. 12.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.05 and the average family size is 3.36.
In the town the population is spread out with 32.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $70,501, and the median income for a family is $73,513. Males have a median income of $50,566 versus $33,821 for females. The per capita income for the town is $26,491. 2.1% of the population and 1.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
This region, first called "Nutfield" because of the heavy woods of nut trees, was settled in 1718. In 1722, it was chartered and given the name "Londonderry," after the Irish settlement of Scots colonists, Londonderry. The Irish name was originally "Derry Calgach" -- "calgach" meaning "fierce warrior," and "derry" derived from "doire," meaning "oak woods."
Early settlers spread out into surrounding villages, bringing Scottish and Irish names like Antrim, Derry and Dunbarton. Londonderry was the second largest town in early colonial times, and Derry, Windham and a portion of Manchester were formed from it.
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LondonderryNewHampshire.com
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