Bartlett is a town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,705. Bartlett includes the villages of Glen, Lower Bartlett and Intervale. It is set in the White Mountains, surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest, and located near several ski areas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 195.0 km2 (75.3 mi2). 195.0 km2 (75.3 mi2) of it is land and 0.01% is water. Bartlett is drained by the Saco and Ellis rivers. Mount Parker, elevation 3,015 feet (919 metres), is in the north, and Bear Mountain, elevation 3,320 feet (1012 metres), is on the southern boundary.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,705 people, 1,206 households, and 745 families residing in the town. The population density is 13.9/km2 (35.9/mi2). There are 3,589 housing units at an average density of 18.4/km2 (47.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 98.15% White, 0.15% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,206 households out of which 26.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% are non-families. 29.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.73.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $39,107, and the median income for a family is $43,203. Males have a median income of $30,387 versus $25,721 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,631. 8.1% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Settled after 1769 and incorporated in 1790, the town is named for Dr. Josiah Bartlett, the first chief executive to bear the name governor, a representative to the Continental Congress, and one of New Hampshire's three signers of the Declaration of Independence, placing his name directly under that of John Hancock. Dr. Bartlett founded the New Hampshire Medical Society in 1791.
The town has two covered bridges. Bartlett's spectacular views of the White Mountains has long made tourism a principal business.
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