These 20 New Hampshire Towns Have the Oldest Populations

A look into New Hampshire's most and least-populated towns uncovered lots of interesting tidbits.

For instance, the least-populated place in the state is the two-person town of Livermore. The area was once a thriving small community, but is now a wooded ghost town with only structural remnants and debris remaining.

And did you know that the state's most populated towns are home to an authentic English Tudor castle, the biggest arcade in the world, and the largest number of on-display jack-o-lanterns during Halloween?

But population aside, let's examine another demographic: age.

According to The University of New Hampshire, the median age of New Hampshire's population is roughly 43 years old, while the average age in the United States is a few years younger at 38. Our residents might lean on the "older" side (quote unquote), but thanks to Zip Atlas, we now know which Granite State towns have the oldest populations.

While the places with the youngest populations are home to schools like UNH, Dartmouth, and Plymouth State, those with the oldest populations are an interesting mix. Many are rural communities where folks seek peace and seclusion. Others are packed beach towns where you'd expect to find younger crowds.

Here's a complete look at the 20 New Hampshire cities with the oldest populations. Are you surprised by the results? Reach out and let us know.

Now, let's shift gears and look at the 20 New Hampshire cities with the youngest populations.

Interesting stuff, right? Now, let's take a look at the 20 most-populated towns in the Granite State.