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Community Contact |
Town of New Castle
Administrative Assistant
PO Box 367
New Castle, NH
03854
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| Telephone |
(603) 431-6710 x10 |
| Fax |
(603) 433-6198 |
| E-mail |
adminasst@newcastlenh.org |
| Web Site |
www.newcastlenh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Select Board: Monday to Thursday, 8-2; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8-12
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA |
| 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 21 |
| State Representative |
Rockingham County Districts 22, 37 |
| Incorporated: 1693 |
| Origin: The largest of several islands at the mouth of the Piscataqua River, this town was originally known as Great Island. Chartered in 1679 as a parish of Portsmouth, it was incorporated in 1693 during the reign of William and Mary. For a number of years, this was the seat of government, where meetings of the governor and council were held. New Castle is unique in the state, being the only town made up entirely of islands, connected to the mainland by bridges. New Castle is home to the Wentworth-by-the-Sea Hotel, where delegates to the Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty of 1905 stayed during negotiations held at the nearby Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The treaty negotiation and signing, which elevated Japan to an international power at the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese War, was held in the Portsmouth area at the specific invitation of President Theodore Roosevelt. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 534 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for New Castle totaled 21 over 50 years, from 975 in 1970 to 996 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for New Castle was 1,001 residents, which ranked 187th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 1,235.8 persons per square mile of land area. New Castle contains 0.8 square miles of land area and 1.3 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$9,870,643 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$2,162,774 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1954/21 |
| Master Plan |
2012 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectboard; Library; Cemetery; School; Budget; Trust Funds |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Historic District; Zoning; Public Works |
| Public Library |
New Castle Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time & On-Call |
| Fire Department |
Full & part-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Full-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Portsmouth Regional, Portsmouth |
4 miles |
173 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
City of Portsmouth; New Castle Water Works |
| Sanitation |
City of Portsmouth |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Municipal |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Comcast; First Light; Consolidated |
| 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 Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$4.50 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
88.7 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$3.99 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 89.9% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 9.9% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.2% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
533 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
456 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
61 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
4 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
12 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
1,001 |
319,424 |
| 2020 |
1,000 |
314,176 |
| 2010 |
968 |
295,223 |
| 2000 |
1,012 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
843 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
936 |
190,345 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 412 |
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Female: 405 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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38 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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121 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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48 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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146 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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181 |
| Age 65 and over |
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283 |
| Median Age |
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57.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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652 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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97.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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72.4% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$130,336 |
| Median family income |
$246,181 |
| Median household income |
$150,875 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$181,389 |
| Female |
$86,563 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
3.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
529 |
557 |
| Employed |
510 |
545 |
| Unemployed |
19 |
12 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.6% |
2.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
0 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$0 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
241 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$1,000 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
272 |
241 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$572 |
$1,000 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
45 |
68 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$1,092 |
$957 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
317 |
309 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$646 |
$991 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
New Castle operates grades K-6; grades 7 & 8 are tuitioned to Rye; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Portsmouth |
SAU 50; 52 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Portsmouth Career Technical Center #19 |
| 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 |
26 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Great Bay |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Wentworth Hotel |
Hotel, spa |
100 |
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| Wentworth Marina |
Marina |
12 |
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| UNH Marine Lab |
School lab |
12 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
1B |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-95, Exit 7 |
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Distance |
4 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Pease International | Runway | 11,321 ft. asphalt/concrete |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Boston-Logan International |
Distance |
58.4 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
44 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
48 miles |
| Portland, ME |
54 miles |
| Boston, MA |
59 miles |
| New York City, NY |
270 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
302 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
331 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
63.4% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
0.0% |
| Public transportation |
0.9% |
| Walked |
0.9% |
| Other Means |
2.7% |
| Worked at home |
32.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
24.8 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
39.3% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
42.0% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
18.7% |
| 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 |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourist 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: Fort Constitution & Fort Stark |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 6/15/23
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