Town of Belmont Donald P. McLelland, Sr. PO Box 310, Main Street Belmont, NH 03220
Telephone:
(603)267-8300
Fax:
(603) 267-8327
E-mail:
belmont@worldpath.net
Web Site:
http://belmontnh.org
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm
County:
Belknap
Labor Market Area:
Laconia
Planning Commission:
Lakes Region
Tourism Region:
Lakes
Demographics, 2000 Census:Population in Belmont increased by 15.9 percent from 1990 to 2000, growing by 920 to 6,716. The median age is 38.4, with 25.0 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 11.4 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 2,641, with an average size of 2.5 persons. Of those, 1,868 are family households, with an average size of 3.0 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 3,113 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:229.0 persons per square mile of land area. Belmont contains 30.1 square miles of land area and 1.8 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:First chartered in 1727 as a parish of Gilmanton, known as Upper Gilmanton. In 1859, the voters of the town petitioned to rename the town Belmont, to honor Mr. August Belmont, a New York financier, in hopes that he might make a financial contribution to the town. Mr. Belmont, however, never even bothered to acknowledge the act. The town borders Lake Winnisquam.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 7:30-4 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$6,555,897
Planning Board
Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1986/03
Master Plan
2002
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Belmont Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
4/9
Emergency Medical Service
Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Lakes Region General, Laconia
Distance:7 miles
Staffed Beds:104
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$29.98
2002 Equalization Ratio
68.5
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$20.28
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
76.1%
Commercial
22.5%
Other
1.4%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
KeySpan
Water Supplier
Belmont Water Department
Sanitation
Private septic & Municipal
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
unknown
Residential Cable Internet Service
unknown
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
3,242
2001 Single-Family Units
1,888
Building Permits Issued
35
2001 Multi-Family Units
437
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
917
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$96,300
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$636
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
6,905
57,910
2000
6,716
57,910
1990
5,796
49,216
1980
4,026
49,216
1970
2,493
32,367
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
3,313
Female
3,403
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
360
Age 5 to 19
1,492
Age 20 to 34
1,112
Age 35 to 54
2,358
Age 55 to 64
630
Age 65 and over
764
Median Age
38.4
Total Households
2,641
Ave. Size
2.5 persons
Total Families
1,868
Ave. Size
3.0 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
81.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$19,986
Median 4-person family income
$53,125
Median household income
$47,717
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$35,000
Female
$25,882
Families below the poverty level
3.8%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
3
State Routes
106, 107, 140
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 20
Distance
4 miles
Railroad
State owned line
Public Transportation
Yes
Nearest Airport
Laconia
Runway
5,286 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
30 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
34 miles
Portland, ME
108 miles
Boston, MA
88 miles
New York City, NY
285 miles
Montreal, Quebec
239 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
1
1
Grade Levels
K-4
5-8
9-12
K-8
Total Enrollment
450
475
468
60
If no schools, district students attend:
Distance:
Regional Career Technology Center(s):J. Oliva Huot Tech Ctr.; Winnisquam Agricultural Ed Ctr.
Region:08
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:6
Total Capacity:281
Nearest Community/Technical College:Laconia
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Plymouth State; Southern NH University, Laconia
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Wilcom Products, Inc.
Telecommunication test equipment
108
1967
Verizon
Telecommunications
100+
1990
Noyes Fiber Systems
Fiber optic testing equipment
72
1987
All-Metals Industries, Inc.
Metal raw product
60
1986
Contract Support Group
Contract manufacturing
58
1997
Lakes Region Manufacturing
Seals
45
1996
Pike Industries
Asphalt paving offices
37
1997
Milpower Source,Inc.
Switched power supplies
35
1985
Laconia Magnetics, Inc.
Custom built transformers
32
1992
KRC Northern
Re-cover paper rolls
20
1988
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
3,317
3,734
Employed
3,074
3,585
Unemployed
243
149
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
4.0%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
83.0%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
9.9%
Public transportation
0.9%
Walked
2.8%
Other Means
0.8%
Worked at home
2.7%
Mean Travel Time to Work
23.7 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
616
693
Average Weekly Wage
$823
$861
Service Providing
Average Employment
1,255
1,302
Average Weekly Wage
$553
$569
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
1,872
1,995
Average Weekly Wage
$642
$671
Government
Average Employment
61
267
Average Weekly Wage
$676
$686
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
1,933
2,261
Average Weekly Wage
$643
$672
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
X
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
Youth Sports: Football
X
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): Gunstock
Other: Belknap 4-H Fair; Lakes Region Greyhound Park
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