Town of Greenland 575 Portsmouth Avenue Greenland, NH 03840
Telephone:
(603) 431-7111
County:
Rockingham
Labor Market Area:
Portsmouth-Rochester
Planning Commission:
Rockingham
Tourism Region:
Seacoast
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Greenland’s population increased by 15.9 percent to 3,208, adding 440 residents. The median age is 38.1, with 26.5 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 10.1 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 1,204, with an average size of 2.7 persons. Of those, 892 are family households, with an average size of 3.1 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 1,245 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:312.7 persons per square mile of land area. Greenland contains 10.5 square miles of land area and 2.8 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:One of the earliest settlements in the state, Greenland was a parish of Portsmouth originating in 1638. It was probably named for Henry Greenland, a town officer. Residents requested and were granted a separate town in 1704. In that same period, Leonard Weeks constructed a substantial brick house, thought to be the oldest brick house in New Hampshire still standing.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M 12-8 pm, T-F 9-4:30 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget 1997
$4,154,886
Planning Board
Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1952/03
Master Plan
1999
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Weeks Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
6/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Portsmouth Regional; Exeter Hospital
Distance:2 miles
Staffed Beds:185; 78
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$14.80
2002 Equalization Ratio
92.2
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$13.50
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
79.9%
Commercial
16.8%
Other
3.3%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; Exeter & Hampton
Natural Gas Supplier
Northern Utilities
Water Supplier
Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
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
1,290
2001 Single-Family Units
1,080
Building Permits Issued
18
2001 Multi-Family Units
204
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
6
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$213,000
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$885
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
3,296
283,808
2000
3,208
283,808
1990
2,768
245,845
1980
2,129
245,845
1970
1,784
138,951
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,538
Female
1,670
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
222
Age 5 to 19
679
Age 20 to 34
480
Age 35 to 54
1,146
Age 55 to 64
358
Age 65 and over
323
Median Age
38.1
Total Households
1,204
Ave. Size
2.7 persons
Total Families
892
Ave. Size
3.1 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$31,270
Median 4-person family income
$67,188
Median household income
$62,172
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$44,592
Female
$31,815
Families below the poverty level
3.6%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
1
State Routes
110, 115
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 3
Distance
Local access
Railroad
Maine Central
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Pease
Runway
11,321 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
37 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
42 miles
Portland, ME
56 miles
Boston, MA
55 miles
New York City, NY
263 miles
Montreal, Quebec
298 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
P K-8
Total Enrollment
402
If no schools, district students attend:Portsmouth High School
Distance:15 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Portsmouth High School
Region:19
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:4
Total Capacity:100
Nearest Community/Technical College:Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:University of NH; McIntosh
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Anson Sailmakers
Sails
5
1980
High Flying Flag Company
Flags, banners
5
1981
Novel Iron Works
Structural steel fabrication
1977
NE Homes
Prefabricated houmes
Nike
Warehouse
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
1,663
1,965
Employed
1,582
1,910
Unemployed
81
55
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2.8%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
88.4%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
3.5%
Public transportation
1.5%
Walked
0.0%
Other Means
0.4%
Worked at home
6.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work
21.5 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
523
565
Average Weekly Wage
$829
$838
Service Providing
Average Employment
950
1,024
Average Weekly Wage
$580
$660
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
1,473
1,589
Average Weekly Wage
$669
$723
Government
Average Employment
122
154
Average Weekly Wage
$492
$418
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
1,594
1,743
Average Weekly Wage
$655
$696
n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
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
X
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other: Sandy Point Discovery Center
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