Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Atkinson’s population grew by 19.1 percent to 6,178, a numeric difference of 990. The median age is 40.9, with 24.5 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 11.4 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 2,317, with an average size of 2.7 persons. Of those, 1,777 are family households, with an average size of 3.1 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 2,431 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:571.3 persons per square mile of land area. Atkinson contains 11.2 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Named for Colonel Theodore Atkinson, whose farm once covered nearly all of the area set aside from Plaistow that became the town. He was a brother-in-law to Governor Benning Wentworth, and served as secretary of the colony until the Revolution.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 8-4 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$4,088,436
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1940/03
Master Plan
1998
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Kimball Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full & part-time
Fire Department
On Call
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9
Emergency Medical Service
On Call
Nearest Hospital(s):
Parkland Medical Center, Derry
Distance:7 miles
Staffed Beds:82
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$23.36
2002 Equalization Ratio
64.7
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$15.06
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
95.5%
Commercial
3.8%
Other
0.7%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
Exeter & Hampton; PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
Northern Utilities
Water Supplier
Walnut Ridge Water Co.
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
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
No
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
2,595
2001 Single-Family Units
2,212
Building Permits Issued
34
2001 Multi-Family Units
371
Building Permits Issued
54
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
12
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$197,900
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$509
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
6,387
283,808
2000
6,178
283,808
1990
5,188
245,845
1980
4,397
245,845
1970
2,291
138,951
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
3,008
Female
3,170
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
397
Age 5 to 19
1,232
Age 20 to 34
808
Age 35 to 54
2,276
Age 55 to 64
760
Age 65 and over
705
Median Age
40.9
Total Households
2,317
Ave. Size
2.7 persons
Total Families
1,777
Ave. Size
3.1 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$30,412
Median 4-person family income
$77,631
Median household income
$69,729
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$53,229
Female
$34,760
Families below the poverty level
2.3%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
121
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-495, Exit 51
Distance
5 miles
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Haverhill, MA
Runway
2,100 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
24 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
22 miles
Portland, ME
84 miles
Boston, MA
36 miles
New York City, NY
239 miles
Montreal, Quebec
283 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
Grade Levels
1-5
K-8
Total Enrollment
434
252
If no schools, district students attend:Timberlane Regional, Plaistow
Distance:4 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Pinkerton Academy; Salem High School
Nearest Colleges or Universities:University of NH; White Pines
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Lewis Builders, Inc.
Builder
88
1953
Busby Construction
Contractor
35
1979
GEX
Graphics, printing
50
1985
Palmer Gas Company
Propane gas
55
1969
Atkinson Concessions
Country Club
198
2002
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
3,261
4,576
Employed
2,945
4,247
Unemployed
316
329
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
7.2%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
87.8%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
4.4%
Public transportation
0.7%
Walked
0.3%
Other Means
0.7%
Worked at home
6.1%
Mean Travel Time to Work
30.7 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
261
250
Average Weekly Wage
$807
$867
Service Providing
Average Employment
482
598
Average Weekly Wage
$756
$658
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
743
848
Average Weekly Wage
$773
$720
Government
Average Employment
56
91
Average Weekly Wage
$381
$262
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
799
939
Average Weekly Wage
$746
$676
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
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
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
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Bradford (MA)
Other:
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