Berlin, New Hampshire
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Berlin is a city located on the Androscoggin River in north-eastern Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,331. It includes the village of Cascade. Located on the edge of the White Mountains, the city's boundaries extend into the White Mountain National Forest. Berlin is home to Northern Forest Heritage Park, the Berlin Fish Hatchery, and the New Hampshire Community Technical College.
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History
Image:Main Street, Berlin, NH.jpg First granted in 1771 by Colonial Governor John Wentworth, the town was named "Maynesborough" after Sir William Mayne, a West Indies trader. But the grantees did not take up their claims, and the community was reincorporated in 1829 as "Berlin" by settlers from Berlin, Massachusetts. In 1882, a group of Scandinavians founded here the nation's first ski club, which would be named "Nansen Ski Club" in honor of Fridtjof Nansen, who in 1888 skied across Greenland. In 1897, Berlin was incorporated as a city, the northernmost in the state. Since the entry of the United States into World War I, locals have pronounced the name as "BURR-lun."
Situated in a heavily forested region, Berlin developed early into a center for logging and wood industries. Falls on the Androscoggin River provided water power, and the region became the site of several large lumber, pulp and paper mills. Those industries, however, have been in a long decline. In March of 2006, Fraser Papers announced the closing of Berlin's last remaining paper mill, idling 250 employees. What this means for the future of "The City That Trees Built," only time will tell. But Berlin offers a superb natural setting, proximity to areas popular with tourists, relatively inexpensive housing, and some fine architecture remaining from the flush mill town era.
Historic Sites & Museums:
- Moffett House Museum
- Northern Forest Heritage Park
Geography
Berlin is located at 44°28'43" North, 71°11'29" West (44.478692, -71.191360)Template:GR. The south edge is bordered by Randolph and Gorham.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 161.8 km² (62.5 mi²). 159.9 km² (61.7 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.17% water. Berlin is situated at the confluence of the Androscoggin and Dead rivers. The city's highest point is 3,901 ft Mount Weeks.
Demographics
Image:Mount Forest, Berlin, NH.jpg As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 10,331 people, 4,555 households, and 2,901 families residing in the city. The population density was 64.6/km² (167.4/mi²). There were 5,111 housing units at an average density of 32.0/km² (82.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.18% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,555 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.74.
Image:Gem Theatre, Berlin, NH.jpg In the city the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,647, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $33,190 versus $21,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,780. 12.4% of the population and 9.1% of families were below the poverty line. 13.4% of those under the age of 18 and 12.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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