Town of Barrington Carol Reilly, Town Administrator 41 Province Lane, Town Office Barrington, NH 03225
Telephone:
(603)664-9007
Fax:
(603) 664-5179
E-mail:
tob@s-way.com
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, and Friday, 8 am - 12 noon
County:
Strafford
Labor Market Area:
Portsmouth-Rochester
Planning Commission:
Strafford Regional
Tourism Region:
Lakes
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Barrington’s population grew by 21.3 percent, adding 1,311 residents for a total of 7,475. The median age is 36.6, with 27.5 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 7.0 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 2,756, with an average size of 2.7 persons. Of those, 2,076 are family households, with an average size of 3.1 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 3,147 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:164.6 persons per square mile of land area. Barrington contains 46.7 square miles of land area and 1.9 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Barrington bears the family name of the English governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Samuel Shute of Barrington Hall, whose brother was Viscount Barrington. It was once the third most populous town in the state. The smelting of iron ore was at the time the area's primary industry.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
MTWTh 8-4:30 pm, F 8-12
Type of Government
Selectmen/Town Meeting
Annual Budget (2001)
$34,498,675
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1972/02
Master Plan
2000
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Barrington Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Frisbie Memorial, Rochester
Distance:6 miles
Staffed Beds:70
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$23.57
2002 Equalization Ratio
67.1
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$15.76
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
89.9%
Commercial
8.8%
Other
1.3%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Swains Lake Village Water
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon
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
3,280
2001 Single-Family Units
2,438
Building Permits Issued
51
2001 Multi-Family Units
279
Building Permits Issued
6
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
563
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$136,400
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$674
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
7,687
114,624
2000
7,475
114,624
1990
6,164
104,233
1980
4,404
104,233
1970
1,865
70,431
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
3,813
Female
3,662
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
476
Age 5 to 19
1,721
Age 20 to 34
1,298
Age 35 to 54
2,784
Age 55 to 64
671
Age 65 and over
525
Median Age
36.6
Total Households
2,756
Ave. Size
2.7 persons
Total Families
2,076
Ave. Size
3.1 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
91.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$21,012
Median 4-person family income
$56,136
Median household income
$50,630
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$39,098
Female
$27,956
Families below the poverty level
3.6%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
202
State Routes
9, 125
Nearest Interstate, Exit
Spaulding Tpk., Exit 12
Distance
9 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Rochester
Runway
4,001 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Pease
Distance
16 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
31 miles
Portland, ME
70 miles
Boston, MA
74 miles
New York City, NY
281 miles
Montreal, Quebec
279 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
1
Grade Levels
K-5
6-8
1-9
Total Enrollment
568
344
94
If no schools, district students attend:Dover Senior High School
Nearest Colleges or Universities:McIntosh; University of NH
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Associated Buyers
Wholesale distributers of organic food, products, and supplements
45
1993
Computer Resources
Software for school administrators
32
1980
Yankee Equipment Systems
Commercial laundry equipment
30
1990
Barrington Primary and Urgent Care
Outpatient Medical Services
24
1991
Christmas Dove
Christmas decorations, collectibles
23
1973
Benjamin Walk, Inc
Distributor of specialty footwear
23
1981
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
3,708
4,224
Employed
3,424
4,031
Unemployed
284
193
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
4.6%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
82.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
10.6%
Public transportation
1.0%
Walked
0.7%
Other Means
0.4%
Worked at home
4.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work
27.7 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
128
121
Average Weekly Wage
$546
$557
Service Providing
Average Employment
637
682
Average Weekly Wage
$600
$623
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
766
803
Average Weekly Wage
$591
$613
Government
Average Employment
201
208
Average Weekly Wage
$521
$537
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
967
1,011
Average Weekly Wage
$577
$597
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
X
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
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other: Hiking
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