New Hampshire

Strafford

130,889
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Strafford

Strafford, New Hampshire, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 23,601. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 130,889.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 14 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Dover Raid (King Philip's War), Raid on Dover NH 1689 (Cochecho Massacre), Raid on Dover (NH, 1689), and 45 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020130,889
2010123,143
2000112,233
1990104,233
198085,408
197070,431
196059,799
195051,567
194043,553
193038,580
192038,546
191038,951
190039,337
189038,442
188035,558
187030,243
186031,493
185029,374
184061,127
183058,910
182051,117
181041,595
180032,614
179023,601
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Strafford

Military engagements that took place in Strafford, New Hampshire.

Dover Raid (King Philip's War)
1675
Raid on Dover NH 1689 (Cochecho Massacre)
1689
Raid on Dover (NH, 1689)
1689
Cochecho Massacre (Dover NH)
1689
Raid on Dover NH
1689
Salmon Falls Raid (King William's War)
1690
Raid on Salmon Falls NH
1690
Raid on Salmon Falls (1690)
1690
Battle of Wheel Wright Pond
1690
Oyster River Massacre (Durham NH)
1694
Oyster River Massacre
1694
King William's War – Oyster River Massacre July 18 1694
1694
Oyster River Massacre 1694
1694
Raid on Oyster River NH 1694
1694

Historic places in Strafford

National Register of Historic Places listings in Strafford, New Hampshire.

Thompson Hall
Durham
Sullivan, Gen. John, House
Durham
Sawyer Woolen Mills
Dover
US Post Office-Somersworth Main
Somersworth
Garrison Hill Park and Tower
Dover
Queensbury Mill
Somersworth
Durham Historic District
Durham
First Congregational Church
Farmington
Farmington Town Pound
Farmington
Wiswall Falls Mills Site
Durham
Rollinsford Town Hall
Rollinsford
Plumer-Jones Farm
Milton
Woodman Institute
Dover
Salmon Falls Mill Historic District
Rollinsford
Hale, William, House
Dover
Rollinsford Grade School
Rollinsford
Rochester Commercial and Industrial District
Rochester
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Dover
Forest Glade Cemetery
Somersworth
Smith Chapel
Durham
Woodbury Mill
Dover
County Farm Bridge
Dover
Free Will Baptist Church
New Durham
Milton Town House
Milton
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Frequently asked about Strafford

When does Strafford first appear in the US census?
Strafford, New Hampshire first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 23,601.
What is the population of Strafford?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Strafford had a recorded population of 130,889.
Were any battles fought in Strafford?
14 documented military engagements took place in Strafford, including Dover Raid (King Philip's War), Raid on Dover NH 1689 (Cochecho Massacre), Raid on Dover (NH, 1689).
How many historic places are in Strafford?
45 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Strafford, New Hampshire.
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