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Allenstown, NH


allenstown New Hampshire Community Profile Community Contact Town of Allenstown
Derik Goodine, Town Administrator
16 School Street
Allenstown, NH 03275
Telephone (603) 485-4276
Fax Not Available
E-mail dgoodine@allenstownnh.gov
Web Site www.allenstownnh.gov

Municipal Office Hours Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday to Thursday, 8:30-4:30, closed Friday

County Merrimack
Labor Market Area Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA
Tourism Region Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission Central NH Regional
Regional Development Capital Regional Development Council

Election Districts
US Congress District District 2
Executive Council District District 4
State Senate District District 17
State Representative Merrimack County Districts 11, 27

Incorporated: 1831
Origin: First granted in 1721, Allenstown was named after Samuel Allen, governor of the province while still under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts just prior to 1700. A portion of Bow was annexed to the town in 1815, and a portion of Hooksett in 1853. The area was once known as excellent bear country, and a good hunting ground for wild geese and ducks. Allenstown is home to Bear Brook State Park, the largest developed state park in New Hampshire, according to the NH Division of Parks and Recreation. The park covers nearly 10,000 acres and offers historical museums along with recreational swimming, hiking, biking, camping, and fishing.
Villages and Place Names: Suncook, Blodgett
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 254 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Population change for Allenstown totaled 2,023 over 50 years, from 2,732 in 1970 to 4,755 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Allenstown was 4,761 residents, which ranked 80th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 232.6 persons per square mile of land area. Allenstown contains 20.5 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.

Municipal Services
Type of Government Selectmen
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 $4,437,750
Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 $12,193,949
Zoning Ordinance 1960/21
Master Plan 2013
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board
Boards and Commissions
Elected:Selectmen; Sewer; Library; Checklist; Trust Funds; Budget; Cemetery
Appointed:Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Parks & Recreation; Old Allenstown Meeting House; Welfare Fair Hearings; Suncook Village; Economic Development
Public Library Allenstown Public

Emergency Services
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Municipal
Emergency Medical Service Full-time
Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds
Concord Hospital, Concord 9 miles 236

Utilities
Electric Supplier Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop
Natural Gas Supplier Liberty Utilities
Water Supplier Pembroke Water Works
Sanitation Private septic & municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash PickupMunicipal
Pay-As-You-Throw ProgramNo
Recycling ProgramMandatory
Telephone Company Consolidated Communications
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
Public Access Television Station No
High Speed Internet Service:
BusinessYes
ResidentialYes

(NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes
2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) $19.50
2022 Equalization Ratio 97.4
2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) $18.77
2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type
Residential Land and Buildings78.4%
Commercial Land and Buildings19.7%
Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other2.0%

(ACS 2017-2021) Housing
Total Housing Units 1,868
Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached 760
Units in Multiple-Family Structures:  
Two to Four Units in Structure 195
Five or More Units in Structure 328
Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units 585
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial)
Total Population Community County
2022 4,761 156,020
2020 4,707 153,808
2010 4,322 146,445
2000 4,854 136,716
1990 4,710 120,618
1980 4,398 98,302
 
Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021
Population by Gender
Male:   2,356 Female:   2,348
Population by Age Group
Under age 5 285
Age 5 to 19 961
Age 20 to 34 914
Age 35 to 54 1,213
Age 55 to 64 640
Age 65 and over 691
Median Age 38.4 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over 3,075
High school graduate or higher 86.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 18.0%

(ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $
Per capita income $29,497
Median family income $86,250
Median household income $69,710
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male $52,260
Female $40,361
Individuals below the poverty level 9.6%

(NHES - ELMI) Labor Force
Annual Average 2012 2022
Civilian Labor Force 2,273 2,437
Employed 2,113 2,365
Unemployed 160 72
Unemployment Rate 7.0% 3.0%

(NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages
Annual Average Covered Employment 2012 2022
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment 157 125
Average Weekly Wage $653 $1,343
     
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment 372 378
Average Weekly Wage $664 $806
     
Total Private Industry
Average Employment 528 503
Average Weekly Wage $661 $939
     
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment 180 339
Average Weekly Wage $614 $916
     
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment 708 842
Average Weekly Wage $649 $930

If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.


(NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care
Schools students attend: Allenstown operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Pembroke SAU 53
Career Technology Center(s): Concord Regional Technical Center
Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools 1 1 1
Grade Levels K 1-4 5-8 1-8
Total Enrollment 196 141 20
2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): Total Facilities: 2 Total Capacity: 186
Nearest Community/Technical College: NHTI-Concord; Manchester
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Granite State College; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester; UNH School of Law; St. Anselm; MCPHS; Franklin Pierce

Largest Businesses Product/Service Employees Established
Granite State Shuttle Courier 2019
Suncook Business Park Offices 35
15 Retail Stores Retail merchandise
Spruce Pond Camp Camping activities
Bear Brook Campground Camping
Mailways Distribution 10 2001
Hudson Quarry Landscape & masonry supplies 2019
Hooksett Rental Machine & tool rental 2020
Hillsbrook Senior Living Assisted Living 2023

Employer Information Supplied by Municipality


(Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation
Road Access US Routes 3
State Routes 28
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 11
Distance 5 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
 
Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation
Concord MunicipalRunway6,005 ft. asphalt
Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service
Manchester-Boston Regional Distance 16 miles
Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport 4
 
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH 12 miles
Portland, ME 99 miles
Boston, MA 62 miles
New York City, NY 259 miles
Montreal, Quebec 253 miles

(ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work
Workers 16 years and over 2,523
Drove alone, car/truck/van 80.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van 5.6%
Public transportation 0.0%
Walked 4.4%
Other Means 2.1%
Worked at home 7.1%
Mean Travel Time to Work 26.1 minutes
 
Percent of Working Residents: (ACS 2017-2021)
Working in community of residence 17.5%
Commuting to another NH community 77.7%
Commuting out-of-state 4.8%
Recreation, Attractions, and Events
X Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
X 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
X Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
X Tourist Attractions
X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X Youth Sports: Baseball
X Youth Sports: Soccer
X Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
X Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
X Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Overnight or Day Camps
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak
   
Other: Bear Brook State Park; Bear Brook Museum Complex

Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 6/1/23

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