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Community Contact |
Center Harbor Board of Selectmen
Robin Woodaman, Secretary to Selectmen
PO Box 140
Center Harbor, NH
03226
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| Telephone |
(603) 253-4561 |
| Fax |
(603) 253-8420 |
| E-mail |
selectmen@centerharbornh.org |
| Web Site |
www.centerharbornh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8-11:30 and 12:15-3, Wednesday 8-12 and 5-7
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Meredith, 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 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 2 |
| State Representative |
Belknap County District 1 |
| Incorporated: 1797 |
| Origin: Center Harbor gets its name from two sources: from its location, centered between Meredith and Moultonborough Harbors, and also for the Senter family, who were owners of a large amount of property in the area. The town was incorporated in 1797 after being separated from New Hampton. Center Harbor was a landing place for lake steamers and stagecoaches, making it a popular summer resort. Center Harbor was a favorite spot of John Greenleaf Whittier, and the home of of Dudley Leavitt, author and publisher of Leavitt's Farmers Almanac and Miscellaneous Yearbook, starting in 1797. |
| Villages and Place Names: West Center Harbor
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 263 residents in 1800 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Center Harbor totaled 499 over 50 years, from 540 in 1970 to 1,039 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 50 percent increase from 1970 to 1980. The town's population decreased by five percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Center Harbor was 1,041 residents, which ranked 184th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 78.1 persons per square mile of land area. Center Harbor contains 13.3 square miles of land area and 2.9 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$3,301,138 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2021-2022 |
$3,468,532 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1969/16 |
| Master Plan |
2012 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Library; Zoning; Heritage; Energy |
| Public Library |
James E. Nichols Memorial |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Part-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Part-time & private |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
15 miles |
25 |
| Concord Hospital - Laconia |
16 miles |
45 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
Limited |
| 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) |
$15.27 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
61.2 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$9.33 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 95.6% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 3.8% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.6% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
708 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
676 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
9 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
7 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
16 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
825 |
63,395 |
| 2020 |
1,040 |
63,705 |
| 2010 |
1,096 |
60,088 |
| 2000 |
1,000 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
979 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
808 |
42,884 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 424 |
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Female: 401 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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17 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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74 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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46 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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136 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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161 |
| Age 65 and over |
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391 |
| Median Age |
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63.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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726 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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99.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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39.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$45,987 |
| Median family income |
$105,917 |
| Median household income |
$91,071 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$54,881 |
| Female |
$52,188 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
0.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
689 |
661 |
| Employed |
654 |
644 |
| Unemployed |
35 |
17 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.1% |
2.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
15 |
18 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$552 |
$885 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
275 |
240 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$469 |
$698 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
290 |
257 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$473 |
$711 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
25 |
34 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$721 |
$856 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
315 |
291 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$493 |
$728 |
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 Inter-Lakes Cooperative (Center Harbor, Meredith, Sandwich) |
SAU 2 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
J. Oliva Huot Technical Center (Laconia); Winnisquam Agricultural Programs |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 14 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; Colby-Sawyer |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| EM Heath, Inc. |
Hardware, rental center, groceries |
50 |
1945 |
| Maxwell Real Estate |
Real estate |
10 |
2007 |
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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 |
25, 25B |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
13 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Moultonborough Airport | Runway | 3,475 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
68 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
62 miles |
| Portland, ME |
98 miles |
| Boston, MA |
113 miles |
| New York City, NY |
309 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
225 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
417 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.2% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.3% |
| Public transportation |
1.4% |
| Walked |
3.6% |
| Other Means |
0.7% |
| Worked at home |
5.8% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
22.6 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
15.8% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
81.1% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
3.1% |
| 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: Proctor Sanctuary |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 5/9/22
All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
