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Community Contact |
Town of Allenstown
Derik Goodine, Town Administrator
16 School Street
Allenstown, NH
03275
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| Telephone |
(603) 485-4276 |
| Fax |
Not Available |
| E-mail |
dgoodine@allenstownnh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.allenstownnh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday to Thursday, 8:30-4:30, closed Friday
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| County |
Merrimack |
| Labor Market Area |
Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Central NH Regional |
| Regional Development |
Capital Regional Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| 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
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| 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 largest decennial percent change was a 61 percent increase from 1970 to 1980, after a 53 percent increase from 1960 to 1970. The town's population increased by ten percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Allenstown was 4,772 residents, which ranked 80th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 233.1 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 |
238 |
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| 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 Pickup | Municipal |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| 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 |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$31.50 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
65.5 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$20.46 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 76.5% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 21.0% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 2.6% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
1,868 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
760 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| 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
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
4,704 |
152,983 |
| 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 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 2,356 |
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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 |
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1,213 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
640 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
691 |
| Median Age |
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38.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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3,075 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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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, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$52,260 |
| Female |
$40,361 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
9.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
2,298 |
2,389 |
| Employed |
2,125 |
2,295 |
| Unemployed |
173 |
94 |
| Unemployment Rate |
7.5% |
3.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
147 |
123 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$628 |
$1,184 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
341 |
337 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$657 |
$789 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
487 |
460 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$648 |
$895 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
182 |
333 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$634 |
$929 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
669 |
792 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$644 |
$909 |
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 |
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1 |
| Grade Levels |
K 1-4 |
5-8 |
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1-8 |
| Total Enrollment |
189 |
154 |
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22 |
| 2021 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 |
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2019 |
| Suncook Business Park |
Offices |
35 |
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| 15 Retail Stores |
Retail merchandise |
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| Spruce Pond Camp |
Camping activities |
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| Bear Brook Campground |
Camping |
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| Mailways |
Distribution |
10 |
2001 |
| Hudson Quarry |
Landscape & masonry supplies |
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2019 |
| Hooksett Rental |
Machine & tool rental |
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2020 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
28 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 11 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Concord Municipal | Runway | 6,005 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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): Pat's Peak |
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Other: Bear Brook State Park; Bear Brook Museum Complex |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 7/14/22
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