Alstead, NH is a small town located in Cheshire County. With a population of 1,626 people and a population density of 50 people per square mile, it is one of the smaller towns in the area. Alstead has many local businesses, such as The Aldrich Public Library, Nashi Orchards, and Weeks Farm. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy in Alstead, including hiking at Mount Monadnock State Park or fishing and kayaking on the Ashuelot River. Alstead also has other organizations that serve the community such as the Alstead Lions Club and The Alstead Historical Society. In addition to these activities, local sporting events such as high school softball and baseball games are popular among locals throughout the year.
The population in Alstead is 1,626. There are 42 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alstead is 50.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alstead is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alstead
- 54.3% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 5.0% have children, but are single
Race in Alstead
- 97.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander