Town of Bow James Pitts, Town Manager 10 Grandview Road, Town Hall Bow, NH 03304
Telephone:
(603)228-1187
Fax:
(603) 228-6680
E-mail:
admin@bow-nh.gov
Web Site:
www.bow-nh.com
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm
County:
Merrimack
Labor Market Area:
Concord
Planning Commission:
Central NH Regional
Tourism Region:
Merrimack Valley
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Bow’s population grew by 29.8 percent to 7,138, adding 1,638 residents. It had the second highest percent increase in Merrimack County. The median age is 38.6, with 32.6 percent of the population under the age of 18, the sixth highest percent of that age group, and 8.4 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 2,304, with an average size of 3.1 persons. Of those, 2,045 are family households, with an average size of 3.3 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 2,330 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:258.3 persons per square mile of land area. Bow contains 28.2 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:One of several towns established in the Merrimack Valley to alleviate population congestion in the seacoast, which formed a 'bow' on the map. There is also a bend in the Merrimack River within its borders, and the name Bow may have come from either source. Bow is the birthplace of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the First Church of Christ, Scientist and leader of the Christian Science movement.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 7:30-4 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen/Town Manager
Annual Budget (2001)
$5,961,359
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1955/02
Master Plan
1992
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Baker Free
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
6/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital, Concord
Distance:3 miles
Staffed Beds:207
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$23.15
2002 Equalization Ratio
89.4
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$23.22
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
65.4%
Commercial
9.6%
Other
25.0%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
Concord Electric; PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
KeySpan
Water Supplier
Private wells
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
2,395
2001 Single-Family Units
2,376
Building Permits Issued
30
2001 Multi-Family Units
13
Building Permits Issued
1
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
6
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$169,400
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$720
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
7,277
138,755
2000
7,138
138,755
1990
5,500
120,005
1980
4,015
120,005
1970
2,479
80,925
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
3,560
Female
3,578
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
449
Age 5 to 19
2,026
Age 20 to 34
673
Age 35 to 54
2,755
Age 55 to 64
632
Age 65 and over
603
Median Age
38.6
Total Households
2,304
Ave. Size
3.1 persons
Total Families
2,045
Ave. Size
3.3 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$29,557
Median 4-person family income
$83,567
Median household income
$79,329
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$60,375
Female
$30,929
Families below the poverty level
2.0%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
I-89, I-93
State Routes
3A, 13
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-89, I-93, Exit 1; 12
Distance
Local access
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Concord
Runway
6,005 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
22 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
12 miles
Portland, ME
109 miles
Boston, MA
68 miles
New York City, NY
265 miles
Montreal, Quebec
247 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
1
Grade Levels
P-4
5-8
9-12
Total Enrollment
637
593
575
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:7
Total Capacity:199
Nearest Community/Technical College:Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Franklin Pierce Law; Southern NH University
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Universal Packaging Corporation
Paperboard containers
250
1961
Pitco-Frialator, Inc.
Commercial frying equipment
205
1925
Sara Lee Coffee
Coffee
82
1952
Pitco Mastermatic
Conveyorized fryers
75
1986
Structures Unlimited
Skylight systems
75
1968
Blue Seal Feeds
Animal, poultry feed
50
1886
Town of Bow
Municipal services
45
1727
Bovie Screen Process Printing
Screen printing, roll labels
40
1950
TAFA Incorporated
Thermal spray equipment
35
1976
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
3,330
4,563
Employed
3,204
4,444
Unemployed
126
119
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
2.6%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
88.1%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
5.7%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Other Means
0.2%
Worked at home
5.9%
Mean Travel Time to Work
25.3 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
1,411
1,357
Average Weekly Wage
$752
$838
Service Providing
Average Employment
1,346
1,420
Average Weekly Wage
$753
$782
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
2,757
2,777
Average Weekly Wage
$753
$809
Government
Average Employment
488
492
Average Weekly Wage
$596
$616
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
3,245
3,269
Average Weekly Wage
$729
$780
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
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak, Sunapee
Other: Antiques
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