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Community Contact |
Town of Albany
Kathleen Vizard, Administrative Assistant
1972-A NH Route 16
Albany, NH
03818
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| Telephone |
(603) 447-6038 |
| Fax |
(603) 452-5633 |
| E-mail |
contact@albanynh.org |
| Web Site |
www.albanynh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm, Friday 9 am - 12 noon; Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday, Wednesday, 8 am - 12 noon, Tuesday, 4 pm - 7 pm
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Conway NH-ME LMA, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
White Mountains |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Mount Washington Valley Economic Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District 1 |
| State Senate |
District 3 |
| State Representative |
Carroll County Districts 3, 7 |
| Incorporated: 1766 |
| Origin: One of the grants made to soldiers who fought the French at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, in 1745, this town was first chartered in 1766 as Burton, to honor General Jonathan Burton of Wilton. In 1833, the town was incorporated and renamed Albany, probably in recognition of the charter of the New York City to Albany New York railroad in that same year. Mount Chocorua, Mount Paugus and the southeastern corner of the White Mountain National Forest are within Albany's borders. Also located in Albany is the Albany Bridge, a 120-foot covered bridge spanning the Swift River, built in 1858. |
| Villages and Place Names: Ferncroft, Passaconaway, Paugus Mill
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 170 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Albany totaled 589 over 51 years, from 146 in 1960 to 735 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was a 77 percent increase between 1960 and 1970, though the numeric change was only 113. The 2011 Census estimate for Albany was 735 residents, which ranked 206th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 9.9 persons per square mile of land area. Albany contains 74.6 square miles of land area and 0.6 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2011 |
$565,312 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2011 |
$1,311,252 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1982/11 |
| Master Plan |
2001 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation |
| Public Library |
No Library |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Subcontracted out |
| Fire Department |
Subcontracted out |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Subcontracted out |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Memorial Hospital, North Conway |
11 miles |
25 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Subcontracted out |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Time Warner |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES |
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$10.76 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
100.0 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$10.50 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 86.7% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 12.2% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.1% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
652 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
509 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
10 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
0 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
133 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
735 |
47,641 |
| 2010 |
735 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
661 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
538 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
383 |
27,929 |
| 1970 |
259 |
18,548 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 507 |
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Female: 489 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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48 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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233 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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108 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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390 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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88 |
| Age 65 and over |
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129 |
| Median Age |
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42.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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82.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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20.1% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$22,693 |
| Median family income |
$57,167 |
| Median household income |
$52,841 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$42,083 |
| Female |
$26,836 |
| Families below the poverty level |
22.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
353 |
371 |
| Employed |
339 |
343 |
| Unemployed |
14 |
28 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.0% |
7.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
51 |
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| Average Weekly Wage |
$885 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
28 |
n |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$448 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
78 |
98 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$731 |
$487 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
8 |
4 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$154 |
$390 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
86 |
103 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$677 |
$483 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are tuitioned to Conway |
SAU 9 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Kennett High School, Conway |
Region: 6 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
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1 |
| Grade Levels |
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K 1-8 |
| Total Enrollment |
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112 |
| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains; Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Granite State College-Conway |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| A J Coleman & Sons |
Construction company |
190 |
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| Discount Beverage II |
Convenience store |
12 |
1989 |
| Profile Subaru/RV |
Car, motorcycle, RV sales, service |
10 |
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| Albany Service Center |
Garage |
6 |
1970 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
16, 112, 113 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exits 23 - 24 |
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Distance |
40 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Eastern Slopes, Fryeburg ME |
| Runway |
4,200 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Portland (ME) International Jetport |
Distance |
62 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
7 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
89 miles |
| Portland, ME |
66 miles |
| Boston, MA |
126 miles |
| New York City, NY |
339 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
230 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.9% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
18.8% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
1.2% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
1.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
22.0 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
97.3% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
2.1% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
0.6% |
| RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS |
| 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 |
| Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| Youth Sports: Baseball |
| Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football |
| Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds |
| Fishing/Hunting |
| Boating/Marinas |
| Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails |
| Cross Country Skiing |
| Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Cranmore, King Pine |
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Other: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 06/21/12
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