Chichester Board of Selectmen David Colbert, Chairman 54 Main Street Chichester, NH 3258
Telephone:
(603)798-5350
Fax:
(603) 798-3170
E-mail:
selectmn@chi.tds.net
Web Site:
www.chichesternh.org
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9 am - 1 pm
County:
Merrimack
Labor Market Area:
Concord
Planning Commission:
Central NH Regional
Tourism Region:
Merrimack Valley
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Chichester’s population grew by 15.1 percent to 2,236, adding 294 residents. The median age is 38.0, with 25.5 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 10.0 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 823, with an average size of 2.7 persons. Of those, 638 are family households, with an average size of 3.0 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 849 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:110.1 persons per square mile of land area. Chichester contains 21.2 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Chichester is one of seven towns granted in 1727 when New Hampshire was still a part of Massachusetts. As were several other towns, it was named in honor of Thomas Pelham Holles, Duke of Newcastle, Earl of Chichester, and England’s Secretary of State.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 9-1
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$1,281,893
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1962/03
Master Plan
1997
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Chichester Town
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital, Concord
Distance:8 miles
Staffed Beds:207
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$32.99
2002 Equalization Ratio
58.0
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$19.22
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
86.0%
Commercial
10.6%
Other
3.4%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; Concord Electric
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon; TDS
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
911
2001 Single-Family Units
783
Building Permits Issued
28
2001 Multi-Family Units
45
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
83
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$120,000
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$575
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
2,335
138,755
2000
2,236
138,755
1990
1,942
120,005
1980
1,492
120,005
1970
1,083
80,925
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,128
Female
1,108
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
136
Age 5 to 19
487
Age 20 to 34
367
Age 35 to 54
828
Age 55 to 64
195
Age 65 and over
223
Median Age
38
Total Households
823
Ave. Size
2.7 persons
Total Families
638
Ave. Size
3.0 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
90.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$24,115
Median 4-person family income
$60,333
Median household income
$56,741
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$38,403
Female
$28,051
Families below the poverty level
2.3%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
4
State Routes
9, 28
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-393, Exit 3
Distance
6 miles
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
26 miles
Portland, ME
88 miles
Boston, MA
76 miles
New York City, NY
273 miles
Montreal, Quebec
260 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
K-8
Total Enrollment
285
If no schools, district students attend:Pembroke Academy
Distance:10 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Concord High School; Pembroke Academy
Region:11
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:3
Total Capacity:81
Nearest Community/Technical College:Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Franklin Pierce Law
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Weathervane Seafood
Restaurant
100
1983
Chichester Sawparts
Sawmill construction
17
1992
Clarks Grain Store
Feed dealer
17
1960
Harris Furniture
Furniture retail
12
1985
Chichester Mobil
Auto repair, gas
7
1955
Abundant Life
Woodstove retail
10
1986
Avitar Assoc. of NE., Inc.
Assessing
27
1985
Chichester Country Store
Groceries, gas
7
1847
Cross Roads Convenience
Groceries, gas
6
1988
Maria's
Restaurant
8
2002
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
1,133
1,549
Employed
1,084
1,518
Unemployed
49
31
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
2.0%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
81.0%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
10.8%
Public transportation
0.7%
Walked
1.7%
Other Means
1.3%
Worked at home
4.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work
25.9 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
80
81
Average Weekly Wage
$506
$463
Service Providing
Average Employment
294
362
Average Weekly Wage
$662
$718
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
374
443
Average Weekly Wage
$629
$671
Government
Average Employment
86
78
Average Weekly Wage
$399
$496
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
460
521
Average Weekly Wage
$586
$645
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
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
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak
Other:
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