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Community Contact |
Town of Allenstown
Paul Apple, Town Administrator
16 School Street
Allenstown, NH
03275
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| Telephone |
(603) 485-4276 |
| Fax |
(603) 485-8669 |
| E-mail |
papple@allenstown.org |
| Web Site |
www.allenstown.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday, Thursday, 8 am - 7 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8 am - 5 pm, closed Friday
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| County |
Merrimack |
| Labor Market Area |
Concord NH Micro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Central NH Regional |
| Regional Development |
Capital Regional Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District 4 |
| State Senate |
District 17 |
| State Representative |
Merrimack County Districts 22, 29 |
| Incorporated: 1831 |
| Origin: First granted in 1721, Allenstown was named after Samuel Allen, governor of the province while still under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts just prior to 1700. A portion of Bow was annexed to the town in 1815, and a portion of Hooksett in 1853. The area was once known as excellent bear country, and a good hunting ground for wild geese and ducks. Allenstown is home to Bear Brook State Park, the largest developed state park in New Hampshire, according to the NH Division of Parks and Recreation. The park covers nearly 10,000 acres and offers historical museums along with recreational swimming, hiking, biking, camping, and fishing. |
| Villages and Place Names: Suncook, Blodgett
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 254 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Allenstown totaled 2,537 over 51 years, from 1,789 in 1960 to 4,326 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was a 61 percent increase between 1970 and 1980, which followed a 53 percent increase over the previous decade. The 2011 Census estimate for Allenstown was 4,326 residents, which ranked 86th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 212.7 persons per square mile of land area. Allenstown contains 20.3 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2011 |
$5,628,871 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2011 |
$9,932,939 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1960/11 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Sewer; Library; Checklist; Trust Funds; Budget; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Parks & Recreation |
| Public Library |
Allenstown Public |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Municipal |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital, Concord |
9 miles |
211 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSHN; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Liberty Utilities |
| Water Supplier |
Pembroke Water Works |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Municipal |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES |
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$29.30 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
112.6 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$33.11 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 82.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 14.4% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 3.2% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
1,763 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
815 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
250 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
338 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
360 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
4,326 |
146,579 |
| 2010 |
4,322 |
146,445 |
| 2000 |
4,854 |
136,716 |
| 1990 |
4,710 |
120,618 |
| 1980 |
4,398 |
98,302 |
| 1970 |
2,732 |
80,925 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 2,167 |
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Female: 2,270 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
224 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
906 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
850 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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1,554 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
438 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
465 |
| Median Age |
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38.7 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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12.7% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$25,057 |
| Median family income |
$64,884 |
| Median household income |
$58,159 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$44,531 |
| Female |
$40,370 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
2,876 |
2,531 |
| Employed |
2,789 |
2,366 |
| Unemployed |
87 |
165 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.0% |
6.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
75 |
147 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$691 |
$628 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
345 |
341 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$399 |
$657 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
420 |
487 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$451 |
$648 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
147 |
182 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$480 |
$634 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
567 |
669 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$458 |
$644 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Allenstown operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Pembroke |
SAU 53 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Concord High School; Pembroke Academy |
Region: 11 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
| Grade Levels |
K 1-5 |
6-8 |
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1-8 |
| Total Enrollment |
287 |
124 |
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11 |
| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 134 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: NHTI-Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Southern NH University; Hesser; UNH-Manchester |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Thomas Hodgson & Sons, Inc. |
Novelty yarns |
70 |
1880 |
| Suncook Business Park |
Offices |
35 |
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| 15 Retail Stores |
Retail merchandise |
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| Tuff Crete |
Concrete |
10 |
2000 |
| Spruce Pond Camp |
Camping activities |
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| Bear Brook Campground |
Camping |
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| Mailways |
Distribution |
10 |
2001 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
28 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 11 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Concord Municipal |
| Runway |
6,005 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
16 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
11 miles |
| Portland, ME |
101 miles |
| Boston, MA |
62 miles |
| New York City, NY |
267 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
255 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
89.7% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
8.8% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.0% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
1.5% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.8 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
44.5% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
46.9% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
8.7% |
| 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): Pat's Peak |
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Other: Bear Brook State Park; Bear Brook Museum Complex |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 08/13/12
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