Barnstead NH

Barnstead NH

Barnstead, NH
Incorporated: 1727
Community Contact: 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

Copyright 2003 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 05/22/03

All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.

 



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