Alton, NH is a small town located on the northeastern shore of New Hampshire with a population of 5,826 people. The population density in Alton is 85 people per square mile which is slightly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. In Alton there are several local businesses such as The Village Market, which offers convenience and grocery items. There are also a number of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails, fishing spots and cross-country skiing along the White Mountain National Forest. Other organizations and sporting events include the Boys & Girls Club of Alton Bay, Soccer Blast Youth League and the Annual Big Alton Day celebration.
The population in Alton is 5,826. There are 93 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alton is 50.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alton is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alton
- 61.5% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 26.4% are married with children
- 11.0% have children, but are single
Race in Alton
- 97.0% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander