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Community Contact |
Town of Barrington
John Scruton, Town Administrator
PO Box 660
Barrington, NH
03825
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| Telephone |
(603) 664-9007 |
| Fax |
(603) 664-5179 |
| E-mail |
townhall@metrocast.net |
| Web Site |
www.barrington.nh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 am - 5:30 pm, Wednesday, 8 am - 7 pm; Town Clerk: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm, Wednesday, 2 pm - 7 pm; Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm, Wednesday, 12 pm - 6 pm, closed Friday
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| County |
Strafford |
| Labor Market Area |
Rochester-Dover NH-ME Metro-NECTA, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Strafford Regional |
| Regional Development |
Southeast Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District 4 |
| State Senate |
District 4 |
| State Representative |
Strafford County Districts 4, 25 |
| Incorporated: 1722 |
| Origin: Barrington bears the family name of the English governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Samuel Shute of Barrington Hall. Barrington was once the third largest New Hampshire town in population, ranking after Portsmouth and Gilmanton. Governor Shute, one of the first to promote new industries in the state, set aside a two-mile strip of land which would become part of Barrington for the purpose of securing and smelting iron ore on the Lamprey River. |
| Villages and Place Names: East Barrington, South Barrington, West Barrington
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 2,470 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Barrington totaled 7,594 over 51 years, from 1,036 in 1960 to 8,630 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was a 136 percent increase between 1970 and 1980, following an 80 percent increase between 1960 and 1970. The 2011 Census estimate for Barrington was 8,630 residents, which ranked 34th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 183.7 persons per square mile of land area. Barrington contains 46.7 square miles of land area and 1.9 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen/Town Meeting |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2012 |
$5,932,822 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2012 |
$18,422,807 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1972/12 |
| Master Plan |
2004 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Cemetery; Trust Funds |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Recreation; Budget |
| Public Library |
Barrington Public |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Full-time & volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Frisbie Memorial, Rochester |
9 miles |
82 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | Yes |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Fairpoint |
| 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) |
$20.78 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
110.0 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$22.74 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 88.5% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 9.8% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.7% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
3,331 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
2,648 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
99 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
110 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
474 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
8,630 |
123,857 |
| 2010 |
8,576 |
123,143 |
| 2000 |
7,527 |
112,676 |
| 1990 |
6,156 |
104,348 |
| 1980 |
4,404 |
85,324 |
| 1970 |
1,865 |
70,431 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 4,169 |
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Female: 4,359 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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693 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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1,883 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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1,490 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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2,891 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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1,005 |
| Age 65 and over |
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566 |
| Median Age |
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37.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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32.3% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$30,039 |
| Median family income |
$84,050 |
| Median household income |
$79,940 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$58,038 |
| Female |
$44,831 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
4,533 |
5,180 |
| Employed |
4,397 |
4,928 |
| Unemployed |
136 |
252 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.0% |
4.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
128 |
396 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$546 |
$995 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
637 |
840 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$600 |
$730 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
766 |
1,236 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$591 |
$815 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
201 |
286 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$521 |
$651 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
967 |
1,522 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$577 |
$784 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Barrington operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Dover or Coe-Brown Academy (Northwood) |
SAU 74 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Dover Voc. Center; Somersworth Reg. Voc. Center; Creteau Voc. Center, Rochester |
Region: 12 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
2 |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-4 |
5-8 |
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| Total Enrollment |
562 |
442 |
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| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 9 |
Total Capacity: 191 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Great Bay |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Turbocam USA |
Manufacturer of components for turbo-machinery operations |
120 |
2004 |
| Associated Buyers |
Wholesale distributor of organic food products & supplements |
45 |
1993 |
| Computer Resources |
Software for school administrators |
32 |
1980 |
| Barrington Primary & Urgent Care |
Outpatient medical services |
31 |
1991 |
| Yankee Equipment Systems |
Commercial laundry equipment |
30 |
1990 |
| Christmas Dove |
Retail store |
23 |
1973 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
4, 202 |
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State Routes |
9, 125, 126 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
Spaulding Tpk., Exit 12; I-95, Exit 5 |
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Distance |
8 miles; 18 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Skyhaven, Rochester |
| Runway |
4,001 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
42 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
38 miles |
| Portland, ME |
59 miles |
| Boston, MA |
73 miles |
| New York City, NY |
286 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
276 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
79.5% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.8% |
| Public transportation |
0.5% |
| Walked |
3.8% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
5.5% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
27.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
50.4% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
41.4% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
8.2% |
| 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): Gunstock |
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Other: Hiking |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 06/14/12
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