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Community Contact |
Derry Planning Department
George H. Sioras, Planning Director
14 Manning St
Derry, NH
03038
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| Telephone |
(603) 432-6110 x5477 |
| Fax |
(603) 432-6109 |
| E-mail |
georgesioras@derrynh.org |
| Web Site |
www.derrynh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Hall: Monday through Friday, 7 am - 4 pm; Tax Collector: Monday through Friday, 7 am - 5 pm; Town Clerk: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Southern NH |
| Regional Development |
Regional Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 3 |
| State Senate |
District District 19 |
| State Representative |
Rockingham County District 13 |
| Incorporated: 1827 |
| Origin: Although first settled in 1719, Derry was not incorporated until 1827. For over 100 years it was part of Londonderry, which also included all of Windham and portions of Manchester, Salem, and Hudson. The town was named for the Isle of Derry, Ireland, the Gaelic word Doire meaning oak woods. Derry is the location of poet Robert Frost's homestead, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, and the birthplace of both General John Stark and astronaut Alan Shepard. Two of the oldest private schools in America were founded here as well, Pinkerton Academy, founded in 1814 and still in operation, and the Adams Female Seminary. |
| Villages and Place Names: Chases Grove, Collettes Grove, Derry Village, East Derry, Howards Grove |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 2,176 residents in 1830 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Derry totaled 15,479 over 41 years, from 18,875 in 1980 to 34,354 in 2021. The largest decennial percent change was a 58 percent increase between 1980 and 1990. The 2021 Census estimate for Derry was 34,354 residents, which ranked fourth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 969.6 persons per square mile of land area, the ninth highest among the cities and towns. Derry contains 35.4 square miles of land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Town Admin./Council |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$53,107,736 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$94,252,087 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1946/22 |
| Master Plan |
2020 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Town Council |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Heritage |
| Public Library |
Derry Public; Taylor Library |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal - full-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Parkland Medical Center, Derry |
Local |
58 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop; Granite State |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Liberty Utilities |
| Water Supplier |
Derry Water Department |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| 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 |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$24.76 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
78.4 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$18.96 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 80.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 18.1% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.5% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
13,370 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
8,400 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
1,102 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
3,572 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
296 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
34,354 |
316,947 |
| 2020 |
34,294 |
314,430 |
| 2010 |
33,109 |
295,223 |
| 2000 |
34,112 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
29,745 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
18,875 |
190,345 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2016-2020 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 16,155 |
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Female: 17,327 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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1,850 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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6,221 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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6,776 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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9,324 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
5,326 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
3,985 |
| Median Age |
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38.9 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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93.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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31.5% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$37,471 |
| Median family income |
$94,503 |
| Median household income |
$78,943 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$62,537 |
| Female |
$47,048 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
6.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
19,604 |
19,999 |
| Employed |
18,375 |
19,228 |
| Unemployed |
1,229 |
771 |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.3% |
3.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
672 |
780 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$983 |
$1,179 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
5,856 |
6,952 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$725 |
$973 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
6,528 |
7,732 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$751 |
$994 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
1,022 |
951 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$942 |
$1,176 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
7,550 |
8,683 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$777 |
$1,014 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Derry operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Pinkerton Academy (Derry) |
SAU 10 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Pinkerton Academy Center for CTE |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
6 |
2 |
2 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
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| Total Enrollment |
1,986 |
1,140 |
3,228 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 15 |
Total Capacity: 1,218 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: New England; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester; St. Anselm |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Derry Cooperative School System |
Education |
620 |
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| HCA Health Services of NH |
Health care administration |
532 |
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| Shaw's Supermarket |
Supermarket |
105 |
1980 |
| Fireye |
Fire equipment |
100 |
1965 |
| Wal-mart |
Retail store |
265 |
1992 |
| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
142 |
2000 |
| Pinkerton Academy |
Education |
462 |
1814 |
| Town of Derry |
Municipal services |
364 |
1827 |
| Total Air Supply |
HVAC systems |
40 |
1959 |
| Benson's Hardware |
Home improvement center |
50 |
1913 |
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
28, 102, 111, 121, 28 Bypass |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
1 mile |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
CART |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Manchester-Boston Regional | Runway | 9,250 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
13 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
15 miles |
| Portland, ME |
92 miles |
| Boston, MA |
42 miles |
| New York City, NY |
242 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
269 miles |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
79.0% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
9.2% |
| Public transportation |
0.8% |
| Walked |
1.5% |
| Other Means |
1.4% |
| Worked at home |
7.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
32.7 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2016-2020) |
| Working in community of residence |
51.8% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
23.8% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
24.4% |
| 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): McIntyre |
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Other: Beaver Lake w/ Public Beach; Robert Frost Homestead; Skateboard Park; Opera House; Hood Pond; Taylor Mill State Park; Derryfest; Frost Festival; Farmer's Market; Robert Frost Old Coach Scenic Byway; Alexander-Carr Playground; Derry Rail Trail |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2021. Community Response Received 5/10/22
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