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Community Contact |
Town of Conway
Thomas Irving, Planning Director
1634 East Main Street
Center Conway, NH
03813
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| Telephone |
(603) 447-3811 |
| Fax |
(603) 447-5012 |
| E-mail |
conway@conwaynh.org |
| Web Site |
www.conwaynh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 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 2, 7 |
| Incorporated: 1765 |
| Origin: Conway was named for Henry Seymour Conway, ambitious son of a prominent English family, who was elected to the House of Commons at age twenty, fought at the Battle of Culloden in Scotland, and with Pitt and Rockingham supported the cause of the colonies. He was made Secretary of State in 1765, and the town was named Conway that same year. Early settlers in the area had named the area Pequawket, known colloquially as Pigwacket, after the nearby mountain. Conway boasts many natural features such as Cathedral Ledge, Echo Lake State Park, and Mount Cranmore. |
| Villages and Place Names: Center Conway, East Conway, North Conway, Intervale, Kearsarge, Quint, Redstone, South Conway
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 640 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Conway totaled 5,779 over 51 years, from 4,298 in 1960 to 10,077 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was a 47 percent increase between 1970 and 1980, accounting for over half the total numeric growth. The 2011 Census estimate for Conway was 10,077 residents, which ranked 29th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 145.7 persons per square mile of land area. Conway contains 69.4 square miles of land area and 2.3 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2012 |
$10,438,369 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2011-2012 |
$31,855,211 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1980/12 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning |
| Appointed: | Zoning; Conservation; Library |
| Public Library |
Conway Public; North Conway Public |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal & volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Memorial Hospital, North Conway |
Local |
25 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
N. Conway; Conway Village |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Fairpoint; Northland |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | unknown |
| Residential | unknown |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES |
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$17.20 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
96.4 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$16.48 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 68.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 29.7% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.9% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
6,689 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
3,960 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
864 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
1,147 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
718 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
10,077 |
47,641 |
| 2010 |
10,115 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
8,646 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
7,973 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
7,158 |
27,929 |
| 1970 |
4,865 |
18,548 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 5,219 |
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Female: 4,837 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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572 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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1,748 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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1,670 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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3,156 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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1,320 |
| Age 65 and over |
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1,590 |
| Median Age |
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43.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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24.1% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$25,427 |
| Median family income |
$52,083 |
| Median household income |
$44,700 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$36,337 |
| Female |
$32,525 |
| Families below the poverty level |
5.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
5,245 |
5,740 |
| Employed |
5,078 |
5,423 |
| Unemployed |
167 |
317 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.2% |
5.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
783 |
865 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$587 |
$736 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
6,881 |
7,047 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$414 |
$557 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
7,664 |
7,912 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$432 |
$577 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
595 |
693 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$591 |
$708 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
8,259 |
8,605 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$443 |
$588 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Conway operates grades K-12 |
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 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Grade Levels |
K 1-6 |
7-8 |
9-12 |
P K 1-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
733 |
304 |
850 |
113 |
| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 13 |
Total Capacity: 462 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains; Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; Granite State College |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Memorial Hospital |
Health care services |
350 |
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| Conway School District |
Education |
274 |
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| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
175 |
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| Red Jacket Inn |
Hotel |
156 |
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| Wal-Mart |
Retail Store |
140-170 |
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| North Conway Grand Hotel |
Hotel |
80-100 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
302 |
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State Routes |
16, 112, 113, 153 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 32 or 24 |
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Distance |
39 miles; 49 miles |
| Railroad |
Conway Scenic |
| 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 |
54 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
7 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
100 miles |
| Portland, ME |
56 miles |
| Boston, MA |
134 miles |
| New York City, NY |
347 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
222 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
86.7% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
4.4% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
3.5% |
| Other Means |
1.6% |
| Worked at home |
3.7% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
19.6 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
89.1% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
6.3% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
4.6% |
| 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 |
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Other: Conway Scenic Railroad; Dahl Wildlife Sanctuary; Mount Washington Observatory |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 08/13/12
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