Town of Andover Mark Stetson, Town Administrator PO Box 61 Andover, NH 03216
Telephone:
(603)735-5332
Fax:
(603) 735-6975
E-mail:
andovrnh.tds.net
Web Site:
www.andovernh.org
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 1 pm
County:
Merrimack
Labor Market Area:
Concord
Planning Commission:
Lakes Region
Tourism Region:
Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Andover’s population increased by 12.0 percent to 2,109, a numeric increase of 226. The median age is 40.1, with 24.3 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 12.7 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 823, with an average size of 2.6 persons. Of those, 609 are family households, with an average size of 2.9 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 1,038 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:53.4 persons per square mile of land area. Andover contains 40.2 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:First settled by Dr. Anthony Emery, the town was named Emerystown. It was then named New Breton, after Cape Breton, site of a campaign against the French. The town was incorporated in 1779 as Andover, the year Phillips Andover Academy was completed. The school's founder, John Phillips, was a college friend of Dr. Emery. Andover includes the villages of Cillyville and Potter Place.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 8:30-1 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$1,093,278
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning/Zoning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1974/02
Master Plan
1992
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Andover Public;Batchelder Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Part-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
7/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
New London Hospital; Franklin Regional, Franklin
Distance:10 miles
Staffed Beds:29; 47
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$19.64
2002 Equalization Ratio
79.3
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$15.04
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
78.8%
Commercial
13.4%
Other
7.9%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
NH Electric Coop.; PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Andover Village District
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon; TDS
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
Yes
Residential Cable Internet Service
Yes
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
1,067
2001 Single-Family Units
906
Building Permits Issued
16
2001 Multi-Family Units
63
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
98
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$105,500
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$590
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
2,148
138,755
2000
2,109
138,755
1990
1,883
120,005
1980
1,587
120,005
1970
1,138
80,925
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,057
Female
1,052
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
130
Age 5 to 19
437
Age 20 to 34
319
Age 35 to 54
725
Age 55 to 64
231
Age 65 and over
267
Median Age
40.1
Total Households
823
Ave. Size
2.6 persons
Total Families
609
Ave. Size
2.9 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$21,627
Median 4-person family income
$52,212
Median household income
$47,093
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$33,074
Female
$25,927
Families below the poverty level
4.5%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
4
State Routes
11
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-89, Exit 11
Distance
10 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Concord
Runway
6,000 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
48 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
41 miles
Portland, ME
118 miles
Boston, MA
91 miles
New York City, NY
288 miles
Montreal, Quebec
222 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
Grade Levels
K-8
9-12
Total Enrollment
256
323
If no schools, district students attend:Merrimack Valley High School, Penacook
Distance:17 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):J. Oliva Huot Tech Ctr.; Winnisquam Agricultural Ed Ctr.
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Colby-Sawyer; Plymouth State
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Proctor Academy
Private school
135
1848
Andover Elementary School
Education
42
1800
RP Johnson & Son
Hardware, building supplies
35
1901
Continental Machine
Production machine shop
33
1970
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
1,064
1,309
Employed
999
1,267
Unemployed
65
42
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
3.2%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
80.0%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
9.8%
Public transportation
0.4%
Walked
3.3%
Other Means
1.1%
Worked at home
5.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work
25.7 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
81
91
Average Weekly Wage
$680
$636
Service Providing
Average Employment
401
425
Average Weekly Wage
$537
$534
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
482
516
Average Weekly Wage
$562
$552
Government
Average Employment
63
66
Average Weekly Wage
$395
$409
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
545
582
Average Weekly Wage
$542
$536
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X
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
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
X
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Ragged Mountain
Other: Historical Society Museum
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