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Community Contact |
Town of Boscawen
Katie Phelps, Town Administrator
116 North Main Street
Boscawen, NH
03303
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| Telephone |
(603) 753-9188 x2317 |
| Fax |
(603) 753-9184 |
| E-mail |
kphelps@boscawennh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.boscawennh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Administrator: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-5, Thursday, 10-6; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday to Wednesday, 8:30-4:30, Thursday, 8:30-5:30; Planning: Monday to Thursday, 8:30-4:30
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| County |
Merrimack |
| Labor Market Area |
Concord, NH Micropolitan 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 2 |
| State Senate |
District District 7 |
| State Representative |
Merrimack County Districts 1, 26 |
| Incorporated: 1760 |
| Origin: This community was originally granted in 1732 as Contoocook, after the river of the same name. In 1760, the town was incorporated as Boscawen, in honor of an English admiral, Edward Boscawen, who fought under General Amherst in the conquest of Canada. Admiral Boscawen was responsible for the capture of the fortress at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The Contoocook Fort on the Merrimack, one of the first log forts constructed for protection against the Indians, was built here in 1739. In July 1997, the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery was established by legislature in Boscawen on 104 acres previously used as a state forest. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,108 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Boscawen totaled 783 over 50 years, from 3,162 in 1970 to 3,945 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a nine percent increase from 1970 to 1980; and by eight percent from 1990 to 2000 and 2000 to 2010. The town's population declined by one percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Boscawen was 3,978 residents, which ranked 99th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 160.0 persons per square mile of land area. Boscawen contains 24.9 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$5,120,571 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$8,108,493 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1973/22 |
| Master Plan |
2021 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board/CNHRPC |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectboard; Library; Town Clerk; Cemetery; Trust Funds; Treasurer |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Budget; Conservation; Parks & Recreation; energy; Beautification; Economic Development; Agriculture; Police Advisory |
| Public Library |
Boscawen Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Part-time & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Private, part-time & volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital, Concord |
8 miles |
245 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource; Unitil |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Liberty Utilities |
| Water Supplier |
Penacook/Boscawen Precinct |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
AT&T; Consolidated; Comcast |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Limited |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$28.38 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
78.6 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$22.00 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 85.1% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 10.7% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 4.2% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
1,475 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,109 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
94 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
151 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
121 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
3,947 |
152,983 |
| 2020 |
3,998 |
153,808 |
| 2010 |
3,965 |
146,445 |
| 2000 |
3,684 |
136,716 |
| 1990 |
3,407 |
120,618 |
| 1980 |
3,435 |
98,302 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,966 |
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Female: 1,981 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
171 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
713 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
567 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
1,070 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
485 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
941 |
| Median Age |
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44.6 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
2,874 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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92.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
21.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$31,990 |
| Median family income |
$87,375 |
| Median household income |
$79,691 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$59,801 |
| Female |
$48,750 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
7.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,941 |
1,884 |
| Employed |
1,835 |
1,821 |
| Unemployed |
106 |
63 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.5% |
3.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
266 |
318 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$930 |
$1,268 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
396 |
364 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$711 |
$941 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
662 |
682 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$799 |
$1,093 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
746 |
606 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$724 |
$961 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
1,408 |
1,288 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$759 |
$1,031 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Merrimack Valley Regional (Andover, Boscawen, Loudon, Penacook, Salisbury, Webster) |
SAU 46 |
| 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 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-5 |
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| Total Enrollment |
219 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 95 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: NHTI-Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Magdalen College; New England; UNH School of Law; Granite State |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Merrimack County Nursing Home & Jail |
Nursing home, correctional facility |
481 |
1800 |
| Elektrisola, Inc. |
Copper magnet wire |
223 |
1976 |
| Ross Express |
Trucking firm |
60 |
1947 |
| Kentek |
Laser Safety Eyeware |
41 |
1983 |
| Alan's Restaurant |
Restaurant & catering |
34 |
1984 |
| KSD |
Custom windows, doors |
27 |
1989 |
| Town of Boscawen |
Municipal services |
24 |
1733 |
| VCA Riverside Veterinary Hospital |
Veterinary Services |
24 |
1988 |
| Huckleberry Propane & Oil |
Home Heating Services |
24 |
2001 |
| Black Forest Nursery |
Plants and Landscaping Services |
29 |
1976 |
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3, 4 |
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State Routes |
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| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 17 |
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Distance |
2 miles |
| Railroad |
Boston & Maine |
| 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 |
29 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
25 miles |
| Portland, ME |
118 miles |
| Boston, MA |
76 miles |
| New York City, NY |
272 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
249 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
1,794 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
85.9% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
5.5% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.5% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
8.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
29.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
16.9% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
79.6% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
3.5% |
| 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: Hannah Dustin Memorial; River Canoeing; NH State Veterans Cemetery; Merrimack County Facilities; Seasonal farm stands; Community Garden; Rail Trail |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 5/26/22
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