Town of Auburn Board of Selectmen PO Box 309 Auburn, NH 03032-0309
Telephone:
(603)483-5052
Fax:
(603) 483-0518
E-mail:
auburntown03032@yahoo.com
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Selectmen: Monday and Thursday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday and Friday, 8 am - 12 noon, and Wednesday, 8 am - 2 pm; Town Clerk: Monday, 8 am - 2 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 am - 2 pm, and Friday, 8 am - 12 noon
County:
Rockingham
Labor Market Area:
Manchester
Planning Commission:
Southern NH
Tourism Region:
Merrimack Valley
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, the population in Auburn grew by 14.6 percent to 4,682, adding 597 residents. The median age is 36.8, with 28.9 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 6.1 percent age 65 and older, the ninth lowest percent of people in that age group among the cities and towns. The total number of households is 1,580, with an average size of 3.0 persons. Of those, 1,322 are family households, with an average size of 3.2 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 1,622 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:189.3 persons per square mile of land area. Auburn contains 25.5 square miles of land area and 3.3 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Once part of Chester, it was known as Chester Woods, Chester West Parish, Long Meadow, and then Auburn. The name comes from English literature by Goldsmith, as did Auburns in New York, Massachusetts, and Maine. Auburn includes a large portion of Lake Massabesic, water supply for the City of Manchester.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
Selectmen: MTh 8-4:30, TF 8-12, W 8-2; Clerk: MWTh 8-2, M 6-8, F 8-12
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$2,656,778
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1967/01
Master Plan
2002
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Griffin Free Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
4/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Elliot or Catholic Medical Center, Manchester
Distance:7 miles
Staffed Beds:233; 223
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$24.37
2002 Equalization Ratio
57.0
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$13.02
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
90.7%
Commercial
8.5%
Other
0.8%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSHN; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
KeySpan
Water Supplier
Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon; Granite State
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
unknown
Residential Cable Internet Service
unknown
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
1,696
2001 Single-Family Units
1,596
Building Permits Issued
32
2001 Multi-Family Units
89
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
11
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$145,700
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$611
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
4,825
283,808
2000
4,682
283,808
1990
4,085
245,845
1980
2,883
245,845
1970
2,035
138,951
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
2,382
Female
2,300
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
327
Age 5 to 19
1,158
Age 20 to 34
657
Age 35 to 54
1,871
Age 55 to 64
383
Age 65 and over
286
Median Age
36.8
Total Households
1,580
Ave. Size
3.0 persons
Total Families
1,322
Ave. Size
3.2 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
91.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$28,405
Median 4-person family income
$72,578
Median household income
$70,774
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$45,000
Female
$33,365
Families below the poverty level
1.6%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
101, 121
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 7
Distance
7 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Runway
7,573 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
7 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
6 miles
Portland, ME
91 miles
Boston, MA
55 miles
New York City, NY
255 miles
Montreal, Quebec
264 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
R-8
Total Enrollment
632
If no schools, district students attend:Manchester Memorial HS; Pinkerton Academy, Derry
Distance:8 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Manchester School of Technology
Region:15
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:6
Total Capacity:173
Nearest Community/Technical College:Manchester
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Hesser; Notre Dame; UNH-Manchester
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Maine Drilling & Blasting
Blasting contractor
82
Builders Insulation Company
Insulation installation
45
1981
Heritage Plumbing & Heating
Plumbing & heating repair
29
Daniels Equipment
Commercial laundry equipment
27
1987
Green Mountain Explosives
Explosives
25
ARC Inc.
Painting
25
1950
NH Blacktop Sealers
Construction
20
1992
Pelmac
Security alarm
18
1987
Merrimack Pallet Co.
Wooden pallets, skids
17
1964
Master Halco
Commercial fencing
14
1988
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
2,345
2,832
Employed
2,194
2,706
Unemployed
151
126
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
4.4%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
87.9%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
6.8%
Public transportation
0.4%
Walked
0.3%
Other Means
1.3%
Worked at home
3.3%
Mean Travel Time to Work
26.7 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
376
427
Average Weekly Wage
$926
$850
Service Providing
Average Employment
498
578
Average Weekly Wage
$632
$742
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
874
1,005
Average Weekly Wage
$758
$788
Government
Average Employment
129
146
Average Weekly Wage
$488
$471
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
1,003
1,151
Average Weekly Wage
$723
$748
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X
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
Youth Sports: Football
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): McIntyre
Other: Massabesic Audubon Center
Copyright 2003 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 05/22/03
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