Town of Hampton
James S. Barrington, Town Manager
100 Winnacunnet Road
Hampton, NH 03842
Telephone:
(603)926-6766
Fax:
(603) 926-6853
E-mail:
jbarrington@town.hampton.nh.us
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9 am -
5 pm
County:
Rockingham
Labor Market Area:
Portsmouth-Rochester
Planning Commission:
Rockingham
Tourism Region:
Seacoast
Demographics, 2000 Census:
From 1990 to 2000, Hampton’s population increased
by 21.7 percent to 14,937, adding 2,659 residents. It had the tenth
highest numeric population increase among the cities and towns. The
median age is 41.1, with 21.4 percent of the population under the age of
18 and 14.7 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is
6,465, with an average size of 2.3 persons. Of those, 4,033 are family
households, with an average size of 2.9 persons. As of April 1, 2000,
there were 9,349 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:
1,093.0 persons per square mile of land area, the
7th highest population density among the cities and towns. Hampton
contains 13.8 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland
water area.
Origin: First
called Winnacunnet, the Indian name for "pleasant pines," Hampton was
one of four original New Hampshire towns established by the
Massachusetts government. In 1638, the area, which included land now in
Seabrook, Kensington, Danville, Kingston, East Kingston, Sandown, North
Hampton, South Hampton, Hampton Falls, and Great Boar's Head, was
settled by a group of parishioners led by Reverend Stephen Bachiler. The
Reverend had previously preached in Hampton, England, and the town was
incorporated as Hampton in 1639. Poet John Greenleaf Whittier was a
direct descendant of Reverend Bachiler. Construction of the railroad in
the 1850's made Hampton’s oceanfront a popular resort.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 9-5 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget 2003
$20,131,401
Planning Board
Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1949/02
Master Plan
2001
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Lane Memorial
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
3
Emergency Medical Service
Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Distance:
7 miles
Staffed Beds:
78
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$25.14
2002 Equalization Ratio
61.5
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$15.53
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
82.3%
Commercial
14.7%
Other
3.0%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
Unitil; PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
Northern Utilities
Water Supplier
Aquarian Water Co of NH
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
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
Yes
Residential Cable Internet Service
Yes
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
9,444
2001 Single-Family Units
5,761
Building Permits Issued
41
2001 Multi-Family Units
3,409
Building Permits Issued
2
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
274
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$190,400
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$682
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
15,037
283,808
2000
14,937
283,808
1990
12,278
245,845
1980
10,493
245,845
1970
8,011
138,951
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
7,256
Female
7,681
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
886
Age 5 to 19
2,564
Age 20 to 34
2,411
Age 35 to 54
5,136
Age 55 to 64
1,741
Age 65 and over
2,199
Median Age
41.1
Total Households
704
Ave. Size
2.7 persons
Total Families
546
Ave. Size
3.0 persons
Educational Attainment,
population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$29,878
Median 4-person family income
$66,000
Median household income
$54,419
Median Earnings, full-time,
year-round workers
Male
$46,727
Female
$31,695
Families below the poverty level
4.5%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
1
State Routes
1A, 51
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 2
Distance
2 miles
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Pease
Runway
11,321 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
40 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
35 miles
Portland, ME
63 miles
Boston, MA
46 miles
New York City, NY
254 miles
Montreal, Quebec
292 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE
FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
2
1
1
2
Grade Levels
P K-5
6-8
9-12
K-12
Total Enrollment
961
504
1,143
369
If no schools, district students
attend:
Distance:
Regional Career Technology
Center(s): Seacoast School of Technology
Region:
18
NH Licensed Child Care
Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:
11
Total Capacity:
447
Nearest
Community/Technical College: Stratham
Nearest Colleges or
Universities: University of NH; McIntosh
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Foss Manufacturing Co. of NH
Auto, marine carpet
190
Complex Inc.
Disposable medical
devices
105
Brazonics
Electroplating
100
1996
Speco
Industrial machine
75
1987
Continental Microwave
Passive components
70
1987
JD Cahill Co., Inc.
Paper board
40
1939
QA Tech Co., Inc.
Spring contact probes
25
1983
Carpenter Associates
Arhitectual millwork
25
1968
Signal Communications Corporation
Antennas
1978
Lilly Software
Computer software
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
7,068
7,945
Employed
6,569
7,508
Unemployed
499
437
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
5.5%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
84.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
5.4%
Public transportation
1.4%
Walked
2.3%
Other Means
1.7%
Worked at home
4.5%
Mean Travel Time to Work
28.8 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
1,293
1,320
Average Weekly Wage
$908
$899
Service Providing
Average Employment
4,104
4,358
Average Weekly Wage
$760
$743
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
5,396
5,678
Average Weekly Wage
$795
$779
Government
Average Employment
1,029
1,048
Average Weekly Wage
$647
$656
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
6,425
6,726
Average Weekly Wage
$771
$760
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
X
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
X
Cinemas
X
Performing Arts Facilities
X
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
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s):
McIntyre
Other:
Indoor soccer arena; Hampton Beach State
Park; Hampton State Pier
Copyright 2003 Economic &
Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/06/03 All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
