Town of Bristol William McChesney, Town Administrator 230 Lake Street Bristol, NH 03222
Telephone:
(603)744-3354
Fax:
(603) 744-2521
E-mail:
bristol@cyberportal.net
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, plus Thursday evening, 6 pm - 8 pm
County:
Grafton
Labor Market Area:
Plymouth
Planning Commission:
Lakes Region
Tourism Region:
Lakes
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Bristol’s population increased by 19.6 percent, adding 496 residents for a total of 3,033. The median age is 38.5, with 24.3 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 14.2 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 1,219, with an average size of 2.5 persons. Of those, 830 are family households, with an average size of 2.9 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 2,075 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:179.6 persons per square mile of land area. Bristol contains 17.1 square miles of land area and 4.8 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Extensive deposits of fine sand or clay similar to the "Bristol sand" used in Bristol, England, to make fine china and pottery gave the town its name. Here the sand was used to make a superior quality brick, marketed as "Bristol brick." The town was center of manufacturing in the early days for goods such as paper, leather, woolens, flannel, bedsteads, and piano stools. Bristol includes the lower two-thirds of Newfound Lake.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 8:30-4:30 pm, Th 6-8 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$3,440,633
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1985/03
Master Plan
1983
Capitol Improvement Plan
No
Public Library
Minot-Sleeper
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
5/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer & Other
Nearest Hospital(s):
Speare Memorial, Plymouth
Distance:15 miles
Staffed Beds:28
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$20.65
2002 Equalization Ratio
85.4
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$17.49
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
87.9%
Commercial
9.4%
Other
2.8%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Bristol Water Works
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
No
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
2,111
2001 Single-Family Units
1,619
Building Permits Issued
23
2001 Multi-Family Units
371
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
121
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$93,000
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$549
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
3,067
82,589
2000
3,033
82,589
1990
2,537
74,929
1980
2,198
74,929
1970
1,670
54,914
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,496
Female
1,537
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
180
Age 5 to 19
637
Age 20 to 34
514
Age 35 to 54
953
Age 55 to 64
319
Age 65 and over
430
Median Age
38.5
Total Households
1,219
Ave. Size
2.5 persons
Total Families
830
Ave. Size
2.9 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$19,807
Median 4-person family income
$44,766
Median household income
$38,032
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$31,088
Female
$22,406
Families below the poverty level
5.5%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
3A, 104
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 23
Distance
5 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Laconia
Runway
5,286 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Lebanon
Distance
40 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
54 miles
Portland, ME
132 miles
Boston, MA
104 miles
New York City, NY
301 miles
Montreal, Quebec
228 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
9-12
Total Enrollment
275
371
471
If no schools, district students attend:
Distance:
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Plymouth Regional High School
Region:05
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:2
Total Capacity:32
Nearest Community/Technical College:Laconia
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Plymouth State; College for Lifelong Learning-Laconia
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Freudenberg-NOK
Oil, grease seals, molded rubber
800
1949
Newfound Area Schools
Education
250
Esty Machine Tool
IPC machine shop
40
1949
Cricenti's Market
Grocery store
30
Bank of New Hampshire
Banking
25
1970
Homestead Restaurant
Restaurant
25
1975
RP Williams & Sons
Retail lumber store
21
1950
Shackett's Grocery
Grocery store
20
1945
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
1,318
1,291
Employed
1,203
1,249
Unemployed
115
42
Unemployment Rate
8.7%
3.3%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
78.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
13.0%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
4.0%
Other Means
1.0%
Worked at home
3.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work
27.5 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
471
526
Average Weekly Wage
$656
$709
Service Providing
Average Employment
619
584
Average Weekly Wage
$534
$397
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
1,090
1,110
Average Weekly Wage
$587
$545
Government
Average Employment
283
291
Average Weekly Wage
$498
$506
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
1,373
1,401
Average Weekly Wage
$569
$537
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
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
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): Ragged Mountain, Tenney Mountain, & Waterville Valley
Other: Roller skating, Wellington State Park
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