Barnstead Board of Selectmen Francis Sullivan PO Box 11, Route 126 Center Barnstead, NH 03225
Telephone:
(603)269-4071
Fax:
(603) 269-4072
E-mail:
townhall@metrocast.net
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, and Tuesday, 8:30 am - 9 pm
County:
Belknap
Labor Market Area:
Concord
Planning Commission:
Lakes Region
Tourism Region:
Lakes
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, population in Barnstead increased by 25.4 percent to 3,886, adding 786 residents. The median age is 38.8, with 26.4 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 10.9 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 1,422, with an average size of 2.7 persons. Of those, 1,096 are family households, with an average size of 3.1 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 1,994 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:93.0 persons per square mile of land area. Barnstead contains 42.9 square miles of land area and 2.0 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Granted in 1727, the town was established to deal with rapidly expanding population in the seacoast area. A majority of new settlers came from either Barnstable on Cape Cod or Hampstead on Long Island, and the town's name is a conjunction of the two. The town includes three villages, South Barnstead, Center Barnstead, and Barnstead; and is home to at least nine lakes and ponds.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
MWThF 8:30-4:30 pm, T 8:30-9 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$2,575,132
Planning Board
Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1971/99
Master Plan
2003
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Oscar Foss Memorial
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Emergency Medical Service
Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital; Frisbie Memorial, Rochester
Distance:21 miles
Staffed Beds:207; 70
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$20.60
2002 Equalization Ratio
91.2
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$18.84
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
95.2%
Commercial
3.1%
Other
1.7%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Central Water Co., Inc.
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon; Union
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
2,183
2001 Single-Family Units
2,030
Building Permits Issued
123
2001 Multi-Family Units
53
Building Permits Issued
4
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
100
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$93,800
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$719
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
3,996
57,910
2000
3,886
57,910
1990
3,100
49,216
1980
2,292
49,216
1970
1,119
32,367
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,981
Female
1,905
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
243
Age 5 to 19
865
Age 20 to 34
609
Age 35 to 54
1,335
Age 55 to 64
411
Age 65 and over
423
Median Age
38.8
Total Households
1,422
Ave. Size
2.7 persons
Total Families
1,096
Ave. Size
3.1 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
86.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$19,773
Median 4-person family income
$49,404
Median household income
$47,449
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$34,130
Female
$24,904
Families below the poverty level
2.8%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
28, 126
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 14
Distance
20 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Concord
Runway
6,005 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
29 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
28 miles
Portland, ME
95 miles
Boston, MA
87 miles
New York City, NY
285 miles
Montreal, Quebec
271 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
P-8
Total Enrollment
573
If no schools, district students attend:Pittsfield; Wolfeboro; Coe Brown, Northwood
Distance:5-30 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Concord High School; Pembroke Academy
Region:11
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:4
Total Capacity:77
Nearest Community/Technical College:Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities:University of NH; Franklin Pierce Law
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Timco, Inc.
Softwood lumber, wood boxes
85
1981
Barnstead Elementary School
Education
82
Barnstead Country Store
General merchandise
22
1988
Bosco Bell
Convenience store, gas
14
Town of Barnstead
Municipal services
34
JJ Goodwin's
Restaurant
8
1997
Mountains General Store
General merchandise
7
1980
Barton's Lumber
Lumber Yard
15
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
1,870
2,273
Employed
1,724
2,188
Unemployed
146
85
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
3.7%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
82.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
11.0%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
0.9%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
5.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work
36.6 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
154
134
Average Weekly Wage
$530
$569
Service Providing
Average Employment
160
150
Average Weekly Wage
$341
$328
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
314
283
Average Weekly Wage
$434
$442
Government
Average Employment
131
136
Average Weekly Wage
$440
$441
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
445
419
Average Weekly Wage
$436
$441
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
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
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other: Outdoor Hockey and skating rinks; outdoor basketball courts
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