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Community Contact |
City of Franklin
Judie Milner, City Manager
316 Central Street, City Hall
Franklin, NH
03235
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| Telephone |
(603) 934-3900 |
| Fax |
(603) 934-7413 |
| E-mail |
citymgr@franklinnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.franklinnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
City Manager: Monday to Friday, 8-5; City Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday to Friday, 8:15-5
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| County |
Merrimack |
| Labor Market Area |
Franklin, NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Capital Regional Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 (All Wards) |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 7 (All Wards) |
| State Representative |
Merrimack County Districts 3 (Wards 1-3), 25 (Wards 1-3) |
| Incorporated: 1828 |
| Origin: Situated at the junction of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee Rivers, where they meet to form the Merrimack River, this territory was originally known as Pemigewasset Village. Franklin was created from portions of Salisbury, Andover, Sanbornton, and Northfield, and named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is the location of Daniel Webster's birthplace, which was in the portion of Salisbury taken to establish the town. Franklin was incorporated as a city in 1895. Franklin was known for a machine-made hosiery mill that used a process developed by the Shakers. |
| Villages and Place Names: Webster Lake, Webster Place, West Franklin
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,370 residents in 1830 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Franklin totaled 1,515 over 50 years, from 7,292 in 1970 to 8,807 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was an eight percent increase from 1970 to 1980; annual population growth has been six percent or less since. The city's population increased by four percent from 2010 to 2020 The 2021 Census estimate for Franklin was 8,828 residents, which ranked 35th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 313.0 persons per square mile of land area. Franklin contains 27.7 square miles of land area and 1.5 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Manager & Council |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2021 |
$16,639,269 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$17,104,600 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1971/12 |
| Master Plan |
2018 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
City Planner |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | City Council |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Library; Conservation; Heritage |
| Public Library |
Franklin Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital - Franklin |
Local |
20 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Liberty Utilities |
| Water Supplier |
Franklin Water Works |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Municipal |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| 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) |
$23.21 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
74.7 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$16.90 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 68.9% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 20.5% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 10.6% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
4,275 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
2,568 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
1,093 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
519 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
95 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
8,766 |
152,983 |
| 2020 |
8,741 |
153,808 |
| 2010 |
8,477 |
146,445 |
| 2000 |
8,414 |
136,716 |
| 1990 |
8,340 |
120,618 |
| 1980 |
7,901 |
98,302 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 3,892 |
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Female: 4,874 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
230 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
1,448 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
1,193 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
2,690 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
1,283 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
1,922 |
| Median Age |
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45.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
6,763 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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91.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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21.4% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$34,350 |
| Median family income |
$78,073 |
| Median household income |
$61,664 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$52,371 |
| Female |
$41,234 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
4.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
4,088 |
4,016 |
| Employed |
3,821 |
3,845 |
| Unemployed |
267 |
171 |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.5% |
4.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
818 |
758 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$904 |
$1,156 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
1,326 |
1,281 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$662 |
$1,029 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
2,144 |
2,039 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$755 |
$1,076 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
445 |
340 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$686 |
$937 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
2,589 |
2,380 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$743 |
$1,056 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Franklin operates grades K-12 |
SAU 18 |
| 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 |
| Number of Schools |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-8 |
4-8 |
9-12 |
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| Total Enrollment |
433 |
357 |
278 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 7 |
Total Capacity: 294 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region; NHTI-Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Colby-Sawyer; Magdalen; Plymouth State; Granite State; UNH School of Law |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Webster Valve & Foundry |
Plumbing, heating controls |
360 |
1956 |
| Concord Hospital - Franklin |
Health care services |
246 |
1910 |
| City of Franklin |
Municipal services |
120 |
1895 |
| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
98 |
1992 |
| PCC Structurals |
Titanium products |
102 |
1995 |
| Vitex Extrusion |
Aluminum extrusions |
94 |
1996 |
| SAU 18 |
School administrative unit |
203 |
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| R D Edmunds & Sons |
Paving company |
75 |
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| Franklin Savings Bank |
Banking services |
120 |
1869 |
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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 |
3A, 11, 127 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 20 |
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Distance |
4 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
WTS |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Laconia Municipal | Runway | 5,286 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
44 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
38 miles |
| Portland, ME |
130 miles |
| Boston, MA |
88 miles |
| New York City, NY |
288 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
236 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
4,574 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
77.4% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
14.3% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
1.4% |
| Other Means |
0.9% |
| Worked at home |
6.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
28.2 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
29.4% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
68.5% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
2.1% |
| 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): Veteran's Memorial Ski Area |
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Other: Daniel Webster Birthplace; Daniel Webster Farm; Franklin Falls Recreation Area (US Army Corps of Engineers); Tarbin Gardens; White Water Park/Kayaking |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 6/30/22
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