Weare is a small city in New Hampshire. The population is primarily White, with 11.6% being Black or African American. There were also 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.1% Asian, and 8.4% of some other race or two or more races. Twenty percent of the population was Hispanic, which includes Puerto Ricans. Non-Hispanic Whites, however, made up 59.6% of the total population.
At the turn of the nineteenth century, Weare's economy began to shift into manufacturing. The Blackstone Canal and Weare and Boston Railroad opened up the city's economy to new heights, transforming it into a transportation hub. With all of these industries, Weare was home to many immigrant families. And in the early twentieth century, it became one of the largest employers of women in the United States.
The city was formerly considered a separate region from Boston until the 1970s, but incorporated into Greater Boston in the mid-1980s. Today, the population of Weare is nine thousand and ninety-one, which places it at number 33 among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. For more detailed information about the population and other statistics, contact the town's local government. The information in this article is only a guide. If you have specific questions, contact the city's municipal office.
The city is home to the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, which opened its new campus in downtown Weare in 2007. In 2006, Harvey Ball introduced the yellow smiley face into American culture. Weare's population is home to one of the state's largest hospitals. As a result, the community's economy is booming. Weare's public school system serves more than 25,000 students, and there are several learning centers in the city. It also operates a public-access television cable television station.