Winchester (CDP), New Hampshire
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Winchester CDP is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Winchester in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The U.S. census defines the CDP in order to report detail demographic data for the more densely populated main settlement of the town. The population was 1,832 at the 2000 census. Winchester was settled in 1732, and incorporated in 1753.
The area and population reported in this article are also included in the aggregate values for the town as a whole. See: Winchester, New Hampshire.
[edit] Geography
The Census Bureau defines the CDP as a total area of 7.7 km² (3.0 mi²), none of which is covered with water. Winchester is drained by the Ashuelot River and Roaring Brook.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,832 people, 690 households, and 467 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 237.4/km² (615.7/mi²). There were 727 housing units at an average density of 94.2 persons/km² (244.3 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.94% White, 0.49% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 690 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household is $31,281, and the median income for a family was $39,828. Males had a median income of $29,909 versus $19,976 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,646. 17.8% of the population and 17.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 25.1% are under the age of 18 and 9.5% are 65 or older.
