Town of Alton, Belknap County, New Hampshire
The Town of Alton is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire. About 5,994 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 63.7 sq mi (165 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 5,994 ± 28
- County
- Belknap County
- School districts
- Prospect Mountain High School Joint Maintenance Agreement District9–12 · high schoolAlton School DistrictPre-K to 8 · elementary
- Land area
- 63.7 sq mi (165 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $113,715 ± $18,594
- Median home value
- $430,400 ± $37,387
- Water area
- 19.5 sq mi (50.5 km²)
- State
- New Hampshire
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3300101060
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.488323, -71.240617
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in the Town of Alton
- Alton (CDP)281 people
This place’s central point lies inside the Town of Alton. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Town of New Durham, Strafford County4.7 mi east
- Town of Gilford7.1 mi west
- Town of Gilmanton7.4 mi southwest
- Town of Wolfeboro, Carroll County9.4 mi north
- Town of Barnstead9.7 mi south
- Town of Tuftonboro, Carroll County13 mi north
- Town of Moultonborough, Carroll County17 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Alton. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Belknap County, largest first
- Town of Gilford7,830 people
- Town of Belmont7,392 people
- Town of Meredith6,758 people
- Town of Barnstead4,994 people
- Town of Tilton4,063 people
- Town of Gilmanton4,026 people
- Town of Sanbornton3,053 people
- Town of New Hampton2,509 people
- Town of Center Harbor955 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Belknap County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Alton
- Longest day
- 15 hours 25 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 57 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:03 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:08 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 8:30 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:43 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| Mar 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:02 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May 15 | 5:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:17 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:49 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:24 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:38 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:10 AM | 4:09 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Belknap County or the local office.
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