Boscawen Board of Selectmen Rhoda W. Hardy, Chairman 116 North Main Street Boscawen, NH 03303
Telephone:
(603)753-9188
Fax:
(603) 753-9183
E-mail:
admin@boscawen.attbbs.com
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Town Clerk: Monday and Thursday, 8 am - 11 am and 12 noon - 5 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 am - 11 am and 12 noon - 6:30 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 Boscawen grew by only 2.4 percent to 3,672, a numeric increase of 86. The median age is 39.4, with 22.9 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 18.5 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 1,260, with an average size of 2.6 persons. Of those, 913 are family households, with an average size of 3.0 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 1,295 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:147.2 persons per square mile of land area. Boscawen contains 24.9 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Named for an English admiral, Edward Boscawen, who fought under General Amherst in the conquest of Canada. One of the first log forts was located here. The Contoocook Fort on the Merrimack, built in 1739, was used for protection against the Indians. Boscawen includes the village of Gerrish, and is home to the State Veterans Cemetery.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
Clerk: MTh 8-11 am & 12-5 pm, TW 8-11 am & 12-6:30 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$1,999,567
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Brd/CNHRPC
Zoning Ordinance
1973/01
Master Plan
2002
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Boscawen Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
6/9
Emergency Medical Service
Part-time & volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital, Concord
Distance:9 miles
Staffed Beds:207
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$35.08
2002 Equalization Ratio
61.6
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$21.38
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
80.1%
Commercial
16.6%
Other
3.3%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
Unitil; PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
KeySpan
Water Supplier
Penacook Boscawen Precinct
Sanitation
Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
No
Telephone Company
Verizon; TDS
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
Limited
Residential Cable Internet Service
Limited
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
1,323
2001 Single-Family Units
821
Building Permits Issued
16
2001 Multi-Family Units
276
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
226
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$101,100
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$567
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
3,662
138,755
2000
3,672
138,755
1990
3,586
120005
1980
3,435
120005
1970
3,162
80,925
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,761
Female
1,911
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
207
Age 5 to 19
730
Age 20 to 34
619
Age 35 to 54
1,120
Age 55 to 64
315
Age 65 and over
681
Median Age
39.4
Total Households
1,260
Ave. Size
2.6 persons
Total Families
913
Ave. Size
3.0 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
79.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$18,732
Median 4-person family income
$45,850
Median household income
$42,524
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$31,350
Female
$23,375
Families below the poverty level
5.4%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
3, 4
State Routes
3A
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 17
Distance
3 miles
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Concord
Runway
6,005 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
27 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
27 miles
Portland, ME
104 miles
Boston, MA
77 miles
New York City, NY
274 miles
Montreal, Quebec
250 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
P-5
Total Enrollment
290
If no schools, district students attend:Merrimack Valley High School, Penacook
Distance:3 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Concord High School; Pembroke Academy
Region:11
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:1
Total Capacity:62
Nearest Community/Technical College:Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Magdalen; New England; Franklin Pierce Law
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Merrimack County Home & Jail
Nursing home, correctional facility
500
1800
Elektrisola, Inc.
Copper magnet wire
202
1976
Steenbeke & Sons Home Centers
Retail building materials
113
1954
Ross Express
Trucking firm
113
Prototek
Sheet metal parts fabrication
10
1987
KSD
Custom windows, doors
15
1989
Colby Lumber Company
Soft, hardwood lumber
15
1947
Town of Boscawen
Municipal services
29
1733
All States Asphalt
Sales & application of liquid asphalt
9
1956
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
1,806
2,191
Employed
1,720
2,108
Unemployed
86
83
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
3.8%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
80.6%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
16.0%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
0.6%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
2.3%
Mean Travel Time to Work
20.2 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
307
294
Average Weekly Wage
$826
$813
Service Providing
Average Employment
277
369
Average Weekly Wage
$418
$528
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
583
662
Average Weekly Wage
$633
$654
Government
Average Employment
61
59
Average Weekly Wage
$473
$525
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
644
721
Average Weekly Wage
$617
$644
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
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
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other: Hannah Dustin Memorial; River Canoeing
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