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Community Contact |
Town of Kensington
Board of Selectmen
95 Amesbury Road
Kensington, NH
03833
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| Telephone |
(603) 772-5423 |
| Fax |
(603) 772-6841 |
| E-mail |
kensington@kensingtontown.com |
| Web Site |
www.town.kensington.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Administrator: Monday to Thursday, 8:30-1:30; Town Clerk: Wednesday, 4-8, Thursday, 9-5, Friday, 9-1; Tax Collector: Monday and Thursday, 9-1, Wednesday, 9-1 and 6:30-8
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury Town, MA-NH NECTA Division |
| Tourism Region |
Seacoast |
| Planning Commission |
Rockingham |
| Regional Development |
Coastal Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 3 |
| State Senate |
District District 23 |
| State Representative |
Rockingham County Districts 19, 36 |
| Incorporated: 1737 |
| Origin: This town was once a parish of Hampton, and was incorporated in 1737 by Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts when New Hampshire was still part of that province. Of the 27 towns granted by Governor Belcher, only three were given names: Arlington, Peterborough, and Kensington, which was named for Edward Rich, Earl of Holland and Baron Kensington. England's Kensington, now a suburb of London, is the location of Kensington Palace, known for its beautiful public gardens. The palace was the birthplace of Queen Victoria, and the London home of Diana, Princess of Wales. |
| Villages and Place Names: Austin Corners, Brick School Corner, Eastman Corners, Five Corners, Lamprey Corners, Prescott Corner
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 800 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Kensington totaled 1,053 over 50 years, from 1,044 in 1970 to 2,097 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Kensington was 2,093 residents, which ranked 137th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 174.7 persons per square mile of land area. Kensington contains 12.0 square miles of land area and 0 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$2,327,010 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2021-2022 |
$3,570,952 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1959/21 |
| Master Plan |
2011 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
GKG Planning LLC |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Checklist; Trust Funds; Cemetery; Grange Hall; Town Clerk; Tax Collector; Sawyer/Kensington Trust |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Recreation; Building Safety; Heritage Commission; Energy Committee |
| Public Library |
Kensington Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Part-time & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Exeter Hospital, Exeter |
4 miles |
99 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Unitil |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Unitil |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Municipal |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications; Comcast |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$19.86 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
68.2 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$13.36 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 91.3% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 3.9% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 4.7% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
762 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
705 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
34 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
0 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
23 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
2,093 |
319,424 |
| 2020 |
2,095 |
314,176 |
| 2010 |
2,124 |
295,223 |
| 2000 |
1,902 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
1,318 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
1,332 |
190,345 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 877 |
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Female: 1,076 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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103 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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321 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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237 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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561 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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345 |
| Age 65 and over |
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386 |
| Median Age |
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48.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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1,452 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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98.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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49.0% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$53,484 |
| Median family income |
$120,000 |
| Median household income |
$115,625 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$97,500 |
| Female |
$58,958 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
1.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,255 |
1,292 |
| Employed |
1,196 |
1,256 |
| Unemployed |
59 |
36 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.7% |
2.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
41 |
12 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$787 |
$1,509 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
190 |
268 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$842 |
$2,027 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
231 |
280 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$832 |
$2,004 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
66 |
67 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$650 |
$902 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
297 |
347 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$792 |
$1,791 |
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| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Kensington operates grades K-5; grades 6-12 are part of Exeter Region Cooperative (Brentwood, East Kingston, Kensington, Newfields, Stratham, Exeter) |
SAU 16 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Seacoast School of Technology |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-5 |
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9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
136 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 20 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Great Bay |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| James R. Rosencrantz & Son |
Farm, garden equipment |
15+ |
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| CP Building Supply, Inc. |
Building supplies & equipment |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
84, 150 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-95, Exit 1 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
| Railroad |
Yes |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Hampton Airfield | Runway | 2,100 ft. turf |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
36 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
36 miles |
| Portland, ME |
68 miles |
| Boston, MA |
44 miles |
| New York City, NY |
255 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
294 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
1,111 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
80.2% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
6.1% |
| Public transportation |
0.3% |
| Walked |
0.5% |
| Other Means |
1.0% |
| Worked at home |
11.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
27.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
17.5% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
59.9% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
22.6% |
| Recreation, Attractions, and Events |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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| Museums |
| Cinemas |
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| 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: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 6/5/23
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