Dunbarton town, New Hampshire
Dunbarton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dunbarton town is a geographic entity located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,233. The land area covers 30.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,233 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,194 | ±88 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,233 | ±96 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,194 | ±88 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $484,100 | ±$32,658 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,166 | ±$70 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $124,348 | ±$20,963 |
| Per Capita Income | $59,182 | ±$8,553 |
| Poverty Rate | 3% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 92 | ±63 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,798 | ±114 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 3,186 (2024)
ID: 170065
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
1011 SCHOOL ST, DUNBARTON NH 03046-4816
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GUS Population: 157,869 (2024)
ID: 169996
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
333 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY, STE 2, BOSCAWEN NH 03303-2499
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Dunbarton | KG-06 | Dunbarton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Concord, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ALLENSTOWN, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Auburn, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Concord, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Bedford, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Loudon, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law
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College | 7.3 mi away | 2 White St, Concord, NH, 03301-4197 |
6032281541
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DUNBARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 1004 SCHOOL STREET, DUNBARTON, NH, 03046 |
(603) 774-3546
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NHTI-Concord's Community College
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College | 8.6 mi away | 31 College Drive, Concord, NH, 03301-7412 |
6032716484
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BAKER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 509 SOUTH STREET, BOW, NH, 03304 |
(603) 224-7113
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Manchester Community College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 1066 Front St, Manchester, NH, 03102-8518 |
6032068000
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WEARE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 10 PAIGE MEMORIAL LANE, WEARE, NH, 03281 |
(603) 529-2044
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University System of New Hampshire System Office
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College | 9.0 mi away | 5 Chenell Drive, Suite 301, Concord, NH, 03301-8503 |
6038621800
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GOFFSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 2 HIGH STREET, GOFFSTOWN, NH, 03045 |
(603) 497-2102
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Empire Beauty School-Hooksett
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College Vocational | 9.2 mi away | 1328 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, NH, 03106 |
6037921400
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CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 45 GREEN STREET, CONCORD, NH, 03301 |
(603) 225-8670
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WEARE 2 NE, NH US, located 7.6 miles from Dunbarton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0° | 12.2° | 21.1° | 3.26" | — |
| February | 33.7° | 13.2° | 23.5° | 3.17" | — |
| March | 42.2° | 21.7° | 32.0° | 3.78" | — |
| April | 55.6° | 33.1° | 44.4° | 3.67" | — |
| May | 67.7° | 45.5° | 56.6° | 3.61" | — |
| June | 77.1° | 54.8° | 66.0° | 4.50" | — |
| July | 82.4° | 60.1° | 71.3° | 4.42" | — |
| August | 81.0° | 58.8° | 69.9° | 4.07" | — |
| September | 73.4° | 51.4° | 62.4° | 3.74" | — |
| October | 59.4° | 38.2° | 48.8° | 4.92" | — |
| November | 46.3° | 29.2° | 37.8° | 3.88" | — |
| December | 35.7° | 19.5° | 27.6° | 4.39" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goffstown CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Hooksett CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Suncook CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Concord city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
| Pinardville CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Contoocook CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3301319460. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.