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Community Contact |
Barnstead Board of Selectmen
Richard Therrien, Chairman
PO Box 11
Center Barnstead, NH
03225
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| Telephone |
(603) 269-4071 |
| Fax |
Not Available |
| E-mail |
barntownhall@metrocast.net |
| Web Site |
www.barnstead.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen meet Tuesdays, 5-7; Town Hall hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30-4:30, Tuesday, 8:30-7, closed third Wednesday monthly; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Belmont, NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Belknap County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 4 |
| State Senate |
District District 17 |
| State Representative |
Belknap County District 7 |
| Incorporated: 1727 |
| Origin: Granted in 1727, this community was one of several established to deal with rapidly expanding population in the seacoast area. The majority of new settlers came from either Barnstable on Cape Cod or Hampstead on Long Island, and the name Barnstead is a conjunction of the two. Barnstead Parade, the town's central highway, was located on the Province Road, which ran between Portsmouth and the Governor's summer house in Wolfeboro. |
| Villages and Place Names: Barnstead Parade, Center Barnstead, South Barnstead, North Barnstead
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 807 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Barnstead totaled 3,795 over 50 years, from 1,119 in 1970 to 4,914 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 105 percent increase from 1970 to 1980, more than doubling the population. The town's population increased by seven percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Barnstead was 4,981 residents, which ranked 73rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 116.0 persons per square mile of land area. Barnstead contains 42.9 square miles of land area and 2.0 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2019 |
$5,202,443 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$14,566,555 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1971/22 |
| Master Plan |
2015 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Fire & Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Budget; Library; Checklist |
| Appointed: | Zoning; Parks & Recreation; Conservation |
| Public Library |
Oscar Foss Memorial |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Full-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital, Concord |
21 miles |
245 |
| Frisbie Memorial, Rochester |
19 miles |
23 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private; Locke Lake Colony; Pennichuck |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated; Northern NE; TDS |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$21.96 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
74.9 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$16.38 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 95.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 2.3% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 2.3% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
2,552 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
2,373 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
68 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
0 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
111 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
4,902 |
63,395 |
| 2020 |
4,915 |
63,705 |
| 2010 |
4,593 |
60,088 |
| 2000 |
3,914 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
3,105 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
2,292 |
42,884 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 2,193 |
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Female: 2,709 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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170 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
914 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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728 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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1,341 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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853 |
| Age 65 and over |
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896 |
| Median Age |
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43.0 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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3,567 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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24.6% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$35,958 |
| Median family income |
$82,024 |
| Median household income |
$77,097 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$65,327 |
| Female |
$39,650 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
3.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
2,716 |
2,724 |
| Employed |
2,574 |
2,637 |
| Unemployed |
142 |
87 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.2% |
3.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
22 |
50 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$448 |
$719 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
150 |
185 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$549 |
$775 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
172 |
236 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$536 |
$763 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
151 |
164 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$672 |
$766 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
323 |
400 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$599 |
$764 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Barnstead operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are jointly managed with Alton (JMA) |
SAU 86 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Lakes Region Technology Center (Wolfeboro) |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-8 |
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| Total Enrollment |
449 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 3 |
Total Capacity: 61 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region; NHTI-Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH; UNH School of Law; Granite State |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Barnstead Elementary School/SAU 86 |
Education/administrative |
106 |
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| Bosco Bell |
Convenience store, gas |
14 |
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| Town of Barnstead |
Municipal services |
96 |
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| OSG |
Outdoor games, paintball |
14 |
1991 |
| Blueberry Station |
Convenience store, gas |
7 |
2005 |
| Barnstead Business Park |
Auto/small engine repair, Pellet Construction Co., and Child Care |
15 |
2013 |
| Hampstead Stage Company |
Theatre group |
28 |
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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 |
28, 107, 126 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 15 |
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Distance |
21 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 |
36 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
37 miles |
| Portland, ME |
71 miles |
| Boston, MA |
87 miles |
| New York City, NY |
284 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
255 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
2,597 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
76.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
9.0% |
| Public transportation |
0.5% |
| Walked |
0.0% |
| Other Means |
0.6% |
| Worked at home |
13.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
36.2 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
19.4% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
76.4% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
4.2% |
| 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: Outdoor Hockey; Outdoor Skating Rink; Outdoor Basketball Courts |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 6/22/22
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