Pelham, New Hampshire
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The earliest census data shows the town of Pelham having a population of 543 residents in 1767.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 10,914 people, 3,606 households, and 2,982 families residing in the town. The population density
was 412.9 people per square mile (159.4/km²). There were 3,740 housing units at an average density of 141.5 per square mile (54.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was:
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population. (U.S. average: 12.5%)
In 2000, there were 3,606 households, with an average household size of 3.03 and an average family size of 3.33.
In 2000, the town's population had a median age of 36 years (U.S. average: 35.3).
For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $68,608. (U.S. average: $41,994). The median income for a family was $73,365. (U.S. average: $50,046). Males had a median income of $47,685 versus $33,375 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $25,158. About 1.6% of families (U.S. average: 9.2%) and 3.0% of the population (U.S. average: 12.4%) were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
(NH 128
), just north of Nashua Road. The park's land area is surrounded by NH 128, two roads that branch off it, and a minor road which intersects NH 111A.
Muldoon Park offers many short walking trails, four variously sized baseball
fields (ranging from t-ball
to official), a soccer field, and a play area. Most of the trails lead to the park's two pond
s, local roads and houses or to Beaver Brook
, a small river
. The town of Pelham completed an 18-hole disc golf course here, stretching over a quarter-mile, in September 2007.
The Pelham Parks and Recreation department has recently added two non-official sized baseball field
s to the southwest corner of the park. Construction is complete on one field with the exception of dugouts, and the other field is still under construction, as of June 2008.
As of the census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 10,914 people, 3,606 households, and 2,982 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 412.9 people per square mile (159.4/km²). There were 3,740 housing units at an average density of 141.5 per square mile (54.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was:
- 97.34% White (U.S. average: 75.1%)
- 0.44% African American (U.S. average: 12.3%)
- 0.22% Native American (U.S. average: 0.1%)
- 1.04% Asian (U.S. average: 3.6%)
- 0.25% from other racesRace (United States Census)Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
(U.S. average: 5.5%) - 0.71% from two or more races (U.S. average: 2.4%)
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population. (U.S. average: 12.5%)
In 2000, there were 3,606 households, with an average household size of 3.03 and an average family size of 3.33.
- 43.6% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them. (U.S. average: 32.8%)
- 71.8% were married couplesMarriageMarriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together. (U.S. average: 51.7%) - 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present. (U.S. average: 12.2%)
- 17.3% were non-families. (U.S. average: 31.9%)
- 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals. (U.S. average: 25.8%)
- 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. (U.S. average: 9.2%)
In 2000, the town's population had a median age of 36 years (U.S. average: 35.3).
- 28.9% under the age of 18
- 6.1% from 18 to 24
- 34.0% from 25 to 44
- 23.2% from 45 to 64
- 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older
For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $68,608. (U.S. average: $41,994). The median income for a family was $73,365. (U.S. average: $50,046). Males had a median income of $47,685 versus $33,375 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $25,158. About 1.6% of families (U.S. average: 9.2%) and 3.0% of the population (U.S. average: 12.4%) were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
School system
- Pelham Elementary School
- Pelham Memorial School
- Pelham High School
- St. Patrick SchoolSaint Patrick School (Pelham, New Hampshire)Saint Patrick School is a private Roman Catholic elementary and middle school in Pelham, New Hampshire.-History:The school was founded in 1960 by Saint Patrick Parish as Saint Patrick Convent School...
(private) - E. G. Sherburne School (former elementary school)
Muldoon Park
The park is located northwest of the center of Pelham at 304 Mammoth RoadMammoth Road
Mammoth Road is a north–south road in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The road runs from its origin in Lowell, Massachusetts to its northern end in Hooksett, New Hampshire, a suburb of Manchester. The total length of the road is...
(NH 128
New Hampshire Route 128
New Hampshire Route 128 is a long north–south highway in southeastern New Hampshire. NH 128 runs from the Massachusetts border in Pelham northward to Londonderry, south of Manchester...
), just north of Nashua Road. The park's land area is surrounded by NH 128, two roads that branch off it, and a minor road which intersects NH 111A.
Muldoon Park offers many short walking trails, four variously sized baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
fields (ranging from t-ball
Tee Ball
Tee Ball or T-Ball is a sport based on baseball and is intended as an introduction for children to develop baseball skills and have fun. The name Tee Ball is a registered trademark while T-Ball is the generic name, although many sources use Tee Ball as a generic title.- Description :In T-Ball, the...
to official), a soccer field, and a play area. Most of the trails lead to the park's two pond
Pond
A pond is a body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is usually smaller than a lake. A wide variety of man-made bodies of water are classified as ponds, including water gardens, water features and koi ponds; all designed for aesthetic ornamentation as landscape or architectural...
s, local roads and houses or to Beaver Brook
Beaver Brook (Merrimack River)
Beaver Brook is a river located in New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the United States. It is a tributary of the Merrimack River, part of the Gulf of Maine watershed....
, a small river
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
. The town of Pelham completed an 18-hole disc golf course here, stretching over a quarter-mile, in September 2007.
The Pelham Parks and Recreation department has recently added two non-official sized baseball field
Baseball field
A baseball field, also called a ball field or a baseball diamond, is the field upon which the game of baseball is played. The terms "baseball field" and "ball field" are also often used as synonyms for ballpark.-Specifications:...
s to the southwest corner of the park. Construction is complete on one field with the exception of dugouts, and the other field is still under construction, as of June 2008.
Notable residents
- Josiah ButlerJosiah ButlerJosiah Butler was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Pelham, New Hampshire. He attended the Londonderry and Atkinson academies and was instructed by private tutors. Later, he graduated from Harvard University in 1803. Upon graduation, he taught school in Virginia...
(1779–1854), U.S. Congressman in the 15th, 16th and 17th congresses - Sean CaisseSean CaisseSean Caisse is a stock car driver. Caisse rose through the ranks of karting to full-size stock cars at Lee USA Speedway in Lee, N.H. He progressed from Hobby Stocks to Late Models and beyond while still a teenager. He then joined the NASCAR Featherlite Modified Series in 2004...
(1986-), stock car driver - Ray FoxRay FoxRaymond Lee Fox, Sr. is a retired American engine builder, NASCAR car owner and NASCAR engine inspector. His cars won fourteen NASCAR Grand National events and sixteen pole positions....
, NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
crew chiefPit stopIn motorsports, a pit stop is where a racing vehicle stops in the pits during a race for refuelling, new tires, repairs, mechanical adjustments, a driver change, or any combination of the above...
and owner - Daniel GageDaniel GageDaniel Gage IV , known as the "Ice King of Lowell", started the Daniel Gage Ice Company in April 1870, but was dealing in ice as early as 1854.-Personal life:...
(1828–1901), the "Ice King of Lowell", family for whom Gage Hill is named - Richard M. LinnehanRichard M. LinnehanRichard Michael Linnehan is an American veterinarian and a NASA astronaut.-Personal:Linnehan was born September 19, 1957, in Lowell, Massachusetts, and was raised by his paternal grandparents, Henry and Mae Linnehan. He grew up in the state of New Hampshire. He is single and enjoys various sports,...
, NASANASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
astronautAstronautAn astronaut or cosmonaut is a person trained by a human spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft....
, a 1975 graduate of Pelham High School