Hooksett's population has grown steadily for the past decade, transforming
Hooksett from a small town into the 22nd largest municipality in New Hampshire.
Hooksett has kept pace with the increasing demand for housing with dozens of new
construction projects. In the past few years, Hooksett has experienced a surge
of residential construction that shows no signs of abating. All this growth is
attributed to Hooksett’s ideal location between
Concord and
Manchester, its close proximity to
I-93 and other major routes, and its favorable business climate. Outside of the
business district, Hooksett turns into a lovely residential town with an
old-fashioned village center located along the Merrimack River at the falls.
Hopkinton, NH
Incorporated:
1765
Community Contact:
Town of Hopkinton Edward Wojnowski, Town Administrator 330 Main Street Hopkinton, NH 03229
Telephone:
(603)746-3170
Fax:
(603) 746-2952
E-mail:
selectmen@hopkintonnh.org.
Web Site:
www.hopkintonnh.org
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, and Thursday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
County:
Merrimack
Labor Market Area:
Concord
Planning Commission:
Central NH Regional
Tourism Region:
Merrimack Valley
Demographics, 2000 Census:
From 1990 to 2000, population in Hopkinton grew by
12.3 percent to 5,399, adding 593 residents. The median age is 41.8,
with 26.5 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 13.3 percent
age 65 and older. The total number of households is 2,084, with an
average size of 2.6 persons. Of those, 1,545 are family households, with
an average size of 3.0 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 2,210
total housing units.
Population density, 2002:
126.7 persons per square mile of land area.
Hopkinton contains 43.3 square miles of land area and 1.8 square miles
of inland water area.
Origin: First
granted in 1735 as New Hampshire Number 5 to settlers from Hopkinton,
Massachusetts, who renamed the town New Hopkinton. Setting the pattern
for future towns, settlers were required to build homes, fence in their
acreage, plant it with English grass, and provide a home for a minister,
all within seven years. Contoocook village, a substantial portion of the
town, was named for a tribe of Penacook Indians who once lived there, as
was the Contoocook River which flows through the town.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
MTWF 8:30-4:30 pm, Th
8:30-12:30 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget 2003
$4,469,527
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1964/98
Master Plan
2002
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Hopkinton Town Library
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
5 Full-time & volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
5/9
Emergency Medical Service
Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital, Concord
Distance: 8 miles
Staffed Beds: 207
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$27.59
2002 Equalization Ratio
79.5
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$22.25
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
86.7%
Commercial
9.1%
Other
4.2%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; Concord Electric
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Contoocook/Hopkinton Village
Pcnt.
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
No
Telephone Company
Verizon; Merrimack Co.
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
2,257
2001 Single-Family Units
1,908
Building Permits Issued
19
2001 Multi-Family Units
218
Building Permits Issued
2
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
131
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$146,400
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$621
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
5,484
138,755
2000
5,399
138,755
1990
4,806
120,005
1980
3,861
120,005
1970
3,007
80,925
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
2,613
Female
2,786
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
281
Age 5 to 19
1,245
Age 20 to 34
580
Age 35 to 54
1,980
Age 55 to 64
593
Age 65 and over
720
Median Age
41.8
Total Households
2,084
Ave. Size
2.6 persons
Total Families
1,545
Ave. Size
3.0 persons
Educational Attainment,
population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$30,753
Median 4-person family income
$69,737
Median household income
$59,583
Median Earnings, full-time,
year-round workers
Male
$50,107
Female
$28,974
Families below the poverty level
0.7%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
202
State Routes
9, 103
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-89, Exit 5
Distance
Local access
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Concord
Runway
6,005 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
24 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
23 miles
Portland, ME
115 miles
Boston, MA
72 miles
New York City, NY
270 miles
Montreal, Quebec
237 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE
FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
2
1
1
1
Grade Levels
P K-6
7-8
9-12
1-8
Total Enrollment
534
192
315
33
If no schools, district students
attend:
Distance:
Regional Career Technology
Center(s): Concord High School; Pembroke
Academy
Region: 11
NH Licensed Child Care
Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities: 6
Total Capacity: 130
Nearest
Community/Technical College: Concord
Nearest Colleges or
Universities: New England; Magdalen;
Franklin Pierce Law
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
McLane's
NE distribution center
200
Yankee Book Peddler
Wholesale book
distributor
220
Hopkinton School District
Education
160
Merrimack County Telephone
Telephone company
80
Southworth Milton
Heavy machine equipment
65
Camp Merrimack LLC.
Childrens' camp
60
Crathern Engineering Company
Paper converting
machines
52
HMC Corporation
Sawmill machinery
48
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
2,557
3,223
Employed
2,445
3,129
Unemployed
112
94
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
2.9%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
85.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
8.0%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
0.8%
Other Means
0.4%
Worked at home
5.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work
25.1 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
344
296
Average Weekly Wage
$618
$609
Service Providing
Average Employment
1,103
1,340
Average Weekly Wage
$667
$736
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
1,446
1,636
Average Weekly Wage
$655
$713
Government
Average Employment
269
269
Average Weekly Wage
$581
$631
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
1,715
1,905
Average Weekly Wage
$644
$702
n = indicates that the data does
not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
X
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
X
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
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak
Other: Covered bridge; Hopkinton State Fair;
John Brockway Nature Preserve; Chase Sanctuary
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Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights
Reserved. Updated 06/09/03
All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed
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and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as
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