Town of Seabrook Frederick W. Welch, Town Manager PO Box 456 Seabrook, NH 03874
Telephone:
(603)474-3311
Fax:
(603) 474-8007
E-mail:
mngr.seabrook@rcn.com
Web Site:
www.seabrooknh.org
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 12:30 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm
County:
Rockingham
Labor Market Area:
Boston, MA-NH
Planning Commission:
Rockingham
Tourism Region:
Seacoast
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, population in Seabrook grew by 22.0 percent, adding 1,431 residents for a total of 7,934. The median age is 40.3, with 20.5 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 16.9 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 3,425, with an average size of 2.3 persons. Of those, 2,162 are family households, with an average size of 2.9 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 4,066 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:906.9 persons per square mile of land area, the 10th highest among the cities and towns. Seabrook contains 9.0 square miles of land area and 0.6 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Seabrook was first settled in 1638 when it was part of Hampton. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1768, and named Seabrook after the Seabrook River. The boundary between Hampton and Seabrook was subject to periodic dispute for nearly two centuries, and was finally settled by court decision in 1953. Seabrook is now home to the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, itself source of much dispute and controversy.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 8-12:30 pm & 1-4 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen/Town Manager
Annual Budget (2001)
$12,868,479
Planning Board
Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1974/01
Master Plan
2000
Capitol Improvement Plan
No
Public Library
Seabrook Library
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
5
Emergency Medical Service
Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Anna Jacques, Newburyport MA
Distance:7 miles
Staffed Beds:178
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$13.01
2002 Equalization Ratio
91.9
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$13.36
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
25.5%
Commercial
11.8%
Other
62.7%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
Unitil; Exeter & Hampton
Natural Gas Supplier
Northern Utilities
Water Supplier
Seabrook Water Dept.
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
unknown
Residential Cable Internet Service
Yes
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
4,247
2001 Single-Family Units
1,857
Building Permits Issued
49
2001 Multi-Family Units
1,313
Building Permits Issued
27
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
1,077
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$181,900
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$686
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
8,162
283,808
2000
7,934
283,808
1990
6,503
245,845
1980
5,917
245,845
1970
3,053
138,951
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
3,960
Female
3,974
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
458
Age 5 to 19
1,294
Age 20 to 34
1,512
Age 35 to 54
2,388
Age 55 to 64
945
Age 65 and over
1,337
Median Age
40.3
Total Households
3,425
Ave. Size
2.3 persons
Total Families
2,162
Ave. Size
2.9 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
78.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$20,992
Median 4-person family income
$47,718
Median household income
$42,874
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$36,560
Female
$27,143
Families below the poverty level
6.1%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
1
State Routes
107, 1-A, 286
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 1
Distance
Local access
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Haverhill, MA
Runway
2,100 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Pease
Distance
16 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
39 miles
Portland, ME
65 miles
Boston, MA
42 miles
New York City, NY
250 miles
Montreal, Quebec
295 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
886
If no schools, district students attend:Winnacunnet High School, Hampton
Distance:4 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Seacoast School of Technology
Region:18
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:1
Total Capacity:50
Nearest Community/Technical College:Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:University of NH
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
North Atlantic Energy Corp
Electric utility company
1,000
1982
Venture, Inc
Plastic auto parts manufacturing
560
1963
Wal-Mart
Department store
220
Loctite
Adhesive manufacturing
116
Sam's Club
Wholesale warehouse
130
DG O'Brien
Underwater electrical connections
110
KJ Quinn
Polymer
31
Spherex
Flexible vinyl extrusions
15
Poland Spring
Water Distribution Warehouse
24
Home Depot
Home Repair Department Store
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
4,031
4,360
Employed
3,186
3,968
Unemployed
845
392
Unemployment Rate
21.0%
9.0%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
81.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
9.9%
Public transportation
1.8%
Walked
3.3%
Other Means
0.9%
Worked at home
2.8%
Mean Travel Time to Work
22.8 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
1,620
1,487
Average Weekly Wage
$823
$904
Service Providing
Average Employment
3,432
3,777
Average Weekly Wage
$697
$707
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
5,052
5,264
Average Weekly Wage
$737
$763
Government
Average Employment
295
303
Average Weekly Wage
$685
$698
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
5,347
5,567
Average Weekly Wage
$734
$759
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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
X
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
X
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Bradford (MA)
Other: Seabrook Greyhound Park
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