Town of Allenstown David Jodoin 16 School Street Allenstown, NH 03275
Telephone:
(603)485-4276
Fax:
(603) 485-8669
E-mail:
aa@Allenstown.org
Web Site:
www.allenstown.org
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday, 9 am - 2 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm, and Tuesday through Friday, 9 am - 2 pm
County:
Merrimack
Labor Market Area:
Manchester
Planning Commission:
Central NH Regional
Tourism Region:
Merrimack Valley
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Allenstown’s population grew by 4.2 percent to 4,843, adding 194 residents. The median age is 35.5, with 27.3 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 10.6 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 1,902, with an average size of 2.5 persons. Of those, 1,254 are family households, with an average size of 3.1 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 1,962 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:241.0 persons per square mile of land area. Allenstown contains 20.5 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:First granted in 1721, the town was named after Samuel Allen, governor of the province in the late 1600's. A portion of Bow was annexed in 1815, and a portion of Hooksett in 1853. Home of Bear Brook State Park, the area was once known as excellent bear country, and a good hunting ground for wild geese and ducks.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 9-2 pm, M 6-8 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$3,367,284
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1960/03
Master Plan
2003
Capitol Improvement Plan
No
Public Library
Allenstown Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full & part-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
5/9
Emergency Medical Service
Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital, Concord
Distance:8 miles
Staffed Beds:207
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$24.06
2002 Equalization Ratio
91.6
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$22.03
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
83.9%
Commercial
14.0%
Other
2.1%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSHN; NH Elec Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
KeySpan; Tenneco
Water Supplier
Pembroke Water Works
Sanitation
Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
Curbside Trash Pickup
Yes
Mandatory Recycling Program
No
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
No
Residential Cable Internet Service
Yes
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
2,016
2001 Single-Family Units
882
Building Permits Issued
8
2001 Multi-Family Units
467
Building Permits Issued
2
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
667
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$97,900
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$597
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
4,934
138,755
2000
4,843
138,755
1990
4,649
120,005
1980
4,398
120,005
1970
2,732
80,925
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
2,343
Female
2,500
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
316
Age 5 to 19
1,118
Age 20 to 34
945
Age 35 to 54
1,558
Age 55 to 64
393
Age 65 and over
513
Median Age
35.5
Total Households
1,902
Ave. Size
2.5 persons
Total Families
1,254
Ave. Size
3.1 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
79.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$18,851
Median 4-person family income
$51,659
Median household income
$41,958
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$35,520
Female
$25,430
Families below the poverty level
2.2%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
28
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 11
Distance
8 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Concord
Runway
6,005 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
12 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
13 miles
Portland, ME
91 miles
Boston, MA
65 miles
New York City, NY
263 miles
Montreal, Quebec
256 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
Grade Levels
K-4
5-8
Total Enrollment
337
292
If no schools, district students attend:Pembroke Academy, Pembroke
Distance:2 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Concord High School; Pembroke Academy
Region:11
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:3
Total Capacity:144
Nearest Community/Technical College:Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Southern NH University; Hesser; Notre Dame; UNH-Manchester
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Thomas Hodgson & Sons, Inc.
Novelty yarns
300
1880
Suncook Business Park
Offices
35
15 Retail Stores
Retail merchandise
15 Automotive Stores
Auto parts/repairs
Spruce Pond Camp
Camping activities
Bear Brook Campground
Camping
Alpine Woodworking
Woodworking
10
2001
Casco Food Services
Restaurant Equipment
10
2001
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
2,511
2,861
Employed
2,280
2,737
Unemployed
231
124
Unemployment Rate
9.2%
4.3%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
80.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
15.2%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
0.8%
Other Means
0.6%
Worked at home
2.8%
Mean Travel Time to Work
27.6 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
75
75
Average Weekly Wage
$691
$650
Service Providing
Average Employment
345
319
Average Weekly Wage
$399
$404
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
420
394
Average Weekly Wage
$451
$451
Government
Average Employment
147
153
Average Weekly Wage
$480
$511
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
567
547
Average Weekly Wage
$458
$468
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
X
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
X
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
X
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak
Other: Bear Brook State Park; Bear Brook Museum Complex
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