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Community Contact |
Town of Pittsburg
Board of Selectmen
1526 Main Street
Pittsburg, NH
03592
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| Telephone |
(603) 538-6697 |
| Fax |
(603) 538-6697 |
| E-mail |
Not Available |
| Web Site |
www.pittsburg-nh.com
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 12 noon, 1 pm - 4:30 pm
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| County |
Coos |
| Labor Market Area |
Colebrook 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 District 1 |
| Incorporated: 1840 |
| Origin: This territory was settled well before the Revolution, though the land was not granted by the English government but sold to speculators by an Abenaki chief. Because of this, the US-Canada boundary in the area was disputed for nearly 60 years. In 1832, exasperated residents established Indian Stream Republic and declared themselves a sovereign nation, with their own constitution and separate government. After four years, Canada relinquished claim to the territory, and residents accepted New Hampshire authority. Indian Stream Republic was incorporated with Pittsburg in 1840, though the official boundary lines were not established until 1848. The name Pittsburg is in honor of William Pitt, Prime Minister of England. |
| Villages and Place Names: Moose Alley
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 301 residents in 1830 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Pittsburg totaled 220 over 51 years, from 639 in 1960 to 859 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 16 percent between 1980 and 1990, which was followed by a four percent decline in population over the next decade. The 2011 Census estimate for Pittsburg was 859 residents, which ranked 193rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 3.1 persons per square mile of land area, the second lowest among the cities and towns. Pittsburg contains 281.4 square miles of land area and 9.8 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2012 |
$1,379,558 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2012 |
$3,038,629 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
No Board |
| Master Plan |
1992 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
n/a |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen |
| Appointed: | |
| Public Library |
Bremer Pond Memorial |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Upper Connecticut Valley, Colebrook |
14 miles |
16 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Municipal & private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
No |
| Cable Television Access |
Limited |
| 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) |
$13.90 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
107.9 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$14.67 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 86.1% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 7.9% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 5.9% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
1,603 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,429 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
13 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
32 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
129 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
859 |
32,688 |
| 2010 |
869 |
33,055 |
| 2000 |
868 |
33,156 |
| 1990 |
902 |
34,879 |
| 1980 |
780 |
35,014 |
| 1970 |
726 |
34,189 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 471 |
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Female: 482 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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7 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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87 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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35 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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273 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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280 |
| Age 65 and over |
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271 |
| Median Age |
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58.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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87.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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12.9% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$27,747 |
| Median family income |
$45,662 |
| Median household income |
$42,411 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$45,375 |
| Female |
$31,923 |
| Families below the poverty level |
6.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
483 |
450 |
| Employed |
470 |
423 |
| Unemployed |
13 |
27 |
| Unemployment Rate |
2.7% |
6.0% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
29 |
12 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$482 |
$523 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
160 |
150 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$267 |
$322 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
189 |
162 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$299 |
$337 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
66 |
75 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$474 |
$652 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
255 |
237 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$345 |
$436 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Pittsburg operates grades K-12 |
SAU 7 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
None in Region 01 |
Region: 1 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-8 |
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9-12 |
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| Total Enrollment |
75 |
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33 |
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| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; Lyndon State (VT); Bishop's University (Canada) |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Pittsburg School District |
Education |
30 |
1912 |
| Town of Pittsburg |
Municipal services |
20 |
1840 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
145 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
Aut-55 (QC), Exit 21; I-91 (VT), Exit 28 |
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Distance |
45 miles; 57 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Gifford Field, Colebrook |
| Runway |
2,440 ft. turf |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Lebanon Municipal |
Distance |
139 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
196 miles |
| Portland, ME |
145 miles |
| Boston, MA |
246 miles |
| New York City, NY |
403 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
131 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
62.1% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
8.5% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
7.8% |
| Other Means |
1.7% |
| Worked at home |
19.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
25.0 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
81.0% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
1.9% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
17.1% |
| 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): Balsams Wilderness |
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Other: Connecticut Lakes State Forest; Lake Francis State Park; ATV Trails |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 06/21/12
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