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Community Contact |
Town of Northumberland
Rebecca Craggy, Administrative Assistant
10 Station Square
Groveton, NH
03582
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| Telephone |
(603) 636-1450 |
| Fax |
(603) 636-6098 |
| E-mail |
b.craggy@northumberlandnh.org |
| Web Site |
Under Construction
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen's Office: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, Thursday, 8 am - 12 noon; Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 am - 4 pm, Thursday, 8 am - 12 noon
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| County |
Coos |
| Labor Market Area |
Littleton NH-VT LMA, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Great North Woods |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Coos Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District 1 |
| State Senate |
District 1 |
| State Representative |
Coos County Districts 2, 7 |
| Incorporated: 1779 |
| Origin: This town was first granted in 1761 as Stonington, probably due to Governor Benning Wentworth's relationship with shipbuilding interests in Stonington, Connecticut. By 1767, only a few of the grantees had settled there. The territory was regranted by Governor John Wentworth in 1771 as Northumberland in honor of Hugh Smithson, first Duke of Northumberland. The Duke's son, James Smithson, is remembered for leaving a legacy of more than a half million dollars for the founding of Smithsonian Institution. |
| Villages and Place Names: Groveton
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 117 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Northumberland had the third largest decrease in numeric population change over 51 years. Population change totaled 326, from 2,586 in 1960 down to 2,260 in 2011. The population decreased over four of the last five decades. The 2011 Census estimate for Northumberland was 2,260 residents, which ranked 131st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 64.1 persons per square mile of land area. Northumberland contains 35.7 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2012 |
$2,988,429 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2012 |
$6,055,201 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1959/10 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Trust Funds; Treasurer; School; Tax Collection Precinct; Cemetery; Checklist; Auditor |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Recreation; Cemetery Sexton |
| Public Library |
Northumberland Public |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster |
11 miles |
25 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Groveton Water System; Lost Nation Water System |
| Sanitation |
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 |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Limited |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES |
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$26.16 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
114.3 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$31.36 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 65.9% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 15.1% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 19.0% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
1,092 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
816 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
199 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
26 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
51 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
2,260 |
32,688 |
| 2010 |
2,288 |
33,055 |
| 2000 |
2,440 |
33,156 |
| 1990 |
2,495 |
34,879 |
| 1980 |
2,520 |
35,014 |
| 1970 |
2,493 |
34,189 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,166 |
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Female: 1,130 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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115 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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465 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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368 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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696 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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293 |
| Age 65 and over |
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359 |
| Median Age |
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43.1 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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7.6% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$18,174 |
| Median family income |
$37,361 |
| Median household income |
$37,708 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$35,096 |
| Female |
$30,833 |
| Families below the poverty level |
13.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,195 |
1,100 |
| Employed |
1,154 |
1,008 |
| Unemployed |
41 |
92 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.4% |
8.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
552 |
18 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$812 |
$639 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
267 |
111 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$365 |
$633 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
819 |
129 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$666 |
$634 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
145 |
162 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$439 |
$603 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
964 |
291 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$632 |
$616 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Northumberland operates grades K-12 |
SAU 58 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Gallen Regional Voc. Center, Littleton; White Mountain Regional High, Whitefield |
Region: 3 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
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| Total Enrollment |
136 |
104 |
158 |
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| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 55 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State Univerity; Granite State College-Littleton |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Perras Ace/Perras Lumber |
Hardware store & lumber |
60 |
1987 |
| Ocean State Job Lots |
Department store |
50 |
2006 |
| Normandeau Trucking & Debris Disposal |
Trash Removal and moving services |
15 |
1996 |
| Prima America |
Bio/Diesel Fuel Mfg. |
25-30 |
2010 |
| Groveton Village Store |
Convenience store |
6-10 |
2000 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
110 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 41 |
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Distance |
30 miles |
| Railroad |
State owned line |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Mt Washington Reg, Whitefield |
| Runway |
4,001 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Lebanon Municipal |
Distance |
99 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
129 miles |
| Portland, ME |
123 miles |
| Boston, MA |
203 miles |
| New York City, NY |
360 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
154 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
15.0% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
1.1% |
| Other Means |
2.7% |
| Worked at home |
2.7% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
35.0 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
79.6% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
11.7% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
8.6% |
| 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): Wildcat, Bretton Woods, Cannon, Balsams |
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Other: Meeting House Covered Bridge; Auto Race Track; Train Caboose; Canoe access; ATV Trail; Graymist Fiddle Fest; G.R.E.A.T. Paddle Fest, Street Fair; Snowmobile Trail access; White Mtn Forest Trail |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 07/19/12
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