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Community Contact |
Town of Bartlett
Board of Selectmen
56 Town Hall Road
Intervale, NH
03845
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| Telephone |
(603) 356-2950 |
| Fax |
(603) 356-2950 |
| E-mail |
selectmen@townofbartlettnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.townofbartlettnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday to Friday, 8-1; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday,Tuesday, and Friday, 8-4, Wednesday, 7-6, closed 12:30-1:30 daily; closed Thursdays
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Conway, NH-ME LMA, NH part |
| Tourism Region |
White Mountains |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Mount Washington Valley Economic Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 3 |
| State Representative |
Carroll County District 2 |
| Incorporated: 1790 |
| Origin: Bartlett was named in 1790 to honor Dr. Josiah Bartlett of Kingston, the first chief executive to bear the name governor, a representative to the Continental Congress, and one of three signers of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Dr. Bartlett was second to sign the Declaration, placing his signature directly underneath the well-known signature of John Hancock. Dr. Bartlett founded the New Hampshire Medical Society in 1791. |
| Villages and Place Names: Glen, Lower Bartlett, Intervale, Kearsarge
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 248 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Bartlett totaled 2,112 over 50 years, from 1,098 in 1970 to 3,210 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Bartlett was 3,314 residents, which ranked 107th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 44.3 persons per square mile of land area. Bartlett contains 74.8 square miles of land area and 0 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$3,544,536 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2021-2022 |
$7,314,191 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1985/22 |
| Master Plan |
2016 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Library; Zoning |
| Appointed: | Conservation |
| Public Library |
Bartlett Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Memorial Hospital, North Conway |
5 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Bartlett Village/Lower Bartlett Water; N. Conway Water |
| 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 Communications |
| 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 |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$4.97 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
100.0 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$4.96 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 91.2% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 7.9% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.9% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
4,551 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
2,706 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
792 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
978 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
75 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
3,314 |
52,199 |
| 2020 |
3,200 |
50,107 |
| 2010 |
2,788 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
2,721 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
2,298 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
1,566 |
27,929 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,642 |
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Female: 1,519 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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35 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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138 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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282 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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762 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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676 |
| Age 65 and over |
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1,268 |
| Median Age |
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60.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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2,876 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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96.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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36.7% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$61,966 |
| Median family income |
$92,991 |
| Median household income |
$51,700 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$56,538 |
| Female |
$39,911 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
5.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,532 |
1,410 |
| Employed |
1,462 |
1,376 |
| Unemployed |
70 |
34 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.6% |
2.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
46 |
45 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$864 |
$853 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
916 |
790 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$358 |
$815 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
962 |
834 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$383 |
$817 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
110 |
96 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$638 |
$786 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
1,072 |
930 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$409 |
$814 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Bartlett operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Conway |
SAU 9 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Mount Washington Valley CTC (Conway) |
| 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 |
189 |
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| 2022 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; St. Joseph's (ME) |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Mt. Attitash Lift Corporation |
Ski area |
360 |
1963 |
| Morrell Corporation |
Amusement park, museum |
255 |
1954 |
| Red Parka Pub |
Restaurant |
95 |
1973 |
| Ragged Mountain Equipment Co. |
Outdoor equipment sales, manufacturing |
33 |
1990 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
302 |
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State Routes |
16, 16A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 32 or 24 |
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Distance |
46 miles; 56 miles |
| Railroad |
Conway Scenic |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Eastern Slopes, Fryeburg ME | Runway | 4,200 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Portland (ME) International |
Distance |
68 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
106 miles |
| Portland, ME |
69 miles |
| Boston, MA |
143 miles |
| New York City, NY |
351 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
213 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
1,514 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
79.9% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
6.3% |
| Public transportation |
0.1% |
| Walked |
2.2% |
| Other Means |
1.3% |
| Worked at home |
10.2% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
26.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
30.8% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
64.2% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
5.0% |
| 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): Attitash |
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Other: Storyland; Echo Lake State Park; Mount Washington |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 6/2/23
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