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1. Library System BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 146 Main Street, Belmont, NH 03220
Phone Number: (603) 267-8331 Belknap 13,975 8,100
2. Central Library BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 146 Main Street, Belmont, NH 03220
Phone Number: (603) 267-8331 Belknap N/A N/A
3. Library System GILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 2 Belknap Mountain Road, Gilford, NH 03249
Phone Number: (603) 524-6042 Belknap 89,496 62,804
4. Central Library GILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 2 Belknap Mountain Road, Gilford, NH 03246
Phone Number: (603) 524-6042 Belknap N/A N/A
5. Central Library GILMAN LIBRARY
Street Address: 100 Main Street, Alton, NH 03809
Phone Number: (603) 875-2550 Belknap N/A N/A
6. Library System GILMAN LIBRARY
Street Address: 100 Main Street, Alton, NH 03809
Phone Number: (603) 875-2550 Belknap 34,591 26,795
7. Central Library GILMANTON CORNER LIBRARY
Street Address: Province Road, Gilmanton, NH 03237
Phone Number: (603) 267-7349 Belknap N/A N/A
8. Library System GILMANTON CORNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: Province Road, Gilmanton, NH 03237
Phone Number: (603) 267-7349 Belknap N/A N/A
9. Library System GILMANTON IRON WORKS LIBRARY
Street Address: 10 Elm Street, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
Phone Number: (603) 527-1007 Belknap 873 683
10. Central Library GILMANTON IRON WORKS LIBRARY
Street Address: 10 Elm Street, Gilmanton I.W., NH 03837 N/A Belknap N/A N/A
11. Central Library GORDON-NASH LIBRARY
Street Address: 69 Main Street, New Hampton, NH 03256
Phone Number: (603) 744-8061 Belknap N/A N/A
12. Library System GORDON-NASH LIBRARY
Street Address: 69 Main Street, New Hampton, NH 03256
Phone Number: (603) 744-8061 Belknap 31,165 15,399
14. Library System JAMES E. NICHOLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 35 Plymouth Street, Center Harbor, NH 03226
Phone Number: (603) 253-6950 Belknap 15,653 7,081
15. Central Library JAMES E. NICHOLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 35 Plymouth Street, Center Harbor, NH 03226
Phone Number: (603) 253-6950 Belknap N/A N/A
16. Library System LACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 695 Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number: (603) 524-4775 Belknap 93,509 126,238
17. Central Library LACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 695 Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246
Phone Number: (603) 524-4775 Belknap N/A N/A
18. Central Library MEREDITH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 91 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253
Phone Number: (603) 279-4303 Belknap N/A N/A
19. Library System MEREDITH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 91 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253
Phone Number: (603) 279-4303 Belknap 94,022 63,048
20. Library System OSCAR FOSS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 111 South Barnstead Road, Center Barnstead, NH 03225
Phone Number: (603) 269-3900 Belknap 20,297 N/A
21. Central Library OSCAR FOSS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 111 South Barnstead Road, Center Barnstead, NH 03225
Phone Number: (603) 269-3900 Belknap N/A N/A
22. Central Library SANBORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 27 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269
Phone Number: (603) 286-8288 Belknap N/A N/A
23. Library System SANBORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 27 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269
Phone Number: (603) 286-8288 Belknap 11,876 11,500
Overview of Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County is one of nine counties in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is located in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, slightly southeast the state’s geographic center. The county seat is Laconia. As of 2000, the county’s population is 56,325.
History
Belknap County was organized in 1840 by removing parts of northeastern Merrimack County and northwestern Strafford County. It is named for Dr. Jeremy Belknap, a renowned preacher, historian, and author of The History of New Hampshire. The first County Court was held within the town of Meredith, at a village known as Merideth Bridge on the Winnipesaukee River. In 1855, the town of Laconia was separated from Merideth.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,214 km² (469 mi²). 1,039 km² (401 mi²) of it is land and 174 km² (67 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 14.35% water. Most of that is comprised by Lake Winnipesaukee.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 56,325 people, 22,459 households, and 15,496 families residing in the county. The population density is 54/km² (140/mi²). There are 32,121 housing units at an average density of 31/km² (80/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.61% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 0.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 22,459 households out of which 30.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% are married couples living together, 9.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 3% are non-families. 24.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $43,605, and the median income for a family is $50,510. Males have a median income of $34,741 versus $25,445 for females. The per capita income for the county is $22,758. 6.10% of the population and 4.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.60% of those under the age of 18 and 4.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Belknap County, New Hampshire has the following cities and towns:
