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Community Contact |
Town of Gilford
Scott Dunn, Town Administrator
47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH
03249
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| Telephone |
(603) 527-4700 |
| Fax |
(603) 527-4711 |
| E-mail |
selectmen@gilfordnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.gilfordnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Hall: Monday to Friday 8-4:30; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8-4:30, Thursdays, 8-6
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Laconia, NH Micropolitan NECTA |
| 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 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 2 |
| State Representative |
Belknap County District 6 |
| Incorporated: 1812 |
| Origin: Once a part of Gilmanton called Gunstock Parish, this town was named for a key battle at the end of the revolution, the Battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina. The American forces managed to deplete Cornwallis's army so they were forced to retreat, leading to the surrender at Yorktown. Sargent Lemuel B. Mason, who fought in that battle, had retired to Gunstock Parish. As the town's oldest citizen when it was incorporated in 1812, Sargent Mason had the honor of selecting a name, and he chose Gilford. North Carolina's Guilford Court House has long since been renamed Martinsville. |
| Villages and Place Names: Ames, Dockham Shore, Glendale, Lake Shore Park, Belknap Point
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,816 residents in 1820 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Gilford totaled 4,474 over 50 years, from 3,219 in 1970 to 7,693 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 50 percent increase from 1970 to 1980. The town's population increased by eight percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Gilford was 7,804 residents, which ranked 41st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 201.0 persons per square mile of land area. Gilford contains 38.8 square miles of land area and 14.7 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$16,735,975 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$27,080,583 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1962/20 |
| Master Plan |
2017 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Fire Engineers; School; Library; Budget; Cemetery; Checklist; Trust Funds |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Recreation; Historic |
| Public Library |
Gilford Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital - Laconia |
4 miles |
45 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Liberty Utilities |
| Water Supplier |
Gilford Village District; Gunstock Acres Village District |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| 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 |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$12.28 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
88.8 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$10.88 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 90.1% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 9.0% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
5,247 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
4,329 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
115 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
332 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
471 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
7,642 |
63,395 |
| 2020 |
7,699 |
63,705 |
| 2010 |
7,126 |
60,088 |
| 2000 |
6,836 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
6,016 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
4,841 |
42,884 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 3,519 |
|
Female: 4,123 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
491 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
1,149 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
865 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
2,144 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
1,364 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
1,629 |
| Median Age |
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47.0 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
5,750 |
| High school graduate or higher |
|
98.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
41.9% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$51,039 |
| Median family income |
$112,171 |
| Median household income |
$102,358 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$84,630 |
| Female |
$44,737 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
4.7% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
3,849 |
3,611 |
| Employed |
3,651 |
3,482 |
| Unemployed |
198 |
129 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.1% |
3.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
279 |
341 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$863 |
$1,504 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
2,148 |
2,392 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$629 |
$868 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
2,427 |
2,732 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$656 |
$947 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
654 |
658 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$662 |
$760 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
3,080 |
3,391 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$657 |
$911 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Gilford operates grades K-12 |
SAU 73 |
| 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 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-4 |
5-8 |
9-12 |
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| Total Enrollment |
304 |
333 |
493 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 4 |
Total Capacity: 246 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region; NHTI-Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State; Granite State; UNH School of Law |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Gunstock Recreation Area |
Ski, recreation area |
550 |
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| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
200 |
1991 |
| Wal-Mart |
Retail store |
200 |
1998 |
| Gilford School District |
Education |
260 |
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| Town of Gilford |
Municipal services |
101 |
1812 |
| Orthopedic Professional Association |
Medical services |
50 |
1999 |
| WLNH/WLKZ/WEMJ |
Radio stations |
33 |
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| Shaws Supermarket |
Supermarket |
113 |
2001 |
| Bank of New Hampshire |
Banking services |
115 |
2002 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
11, 11A, 11B, 11C |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 20 |
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Distance |
12 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 |
54 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
48 miles |
| Portland, ME |
81 miles |
| Boston, MA |
99 miles |
| New York City, NY |
298 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
239 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
3,766 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
86.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
3.7% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.7% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
9.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
23.0 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
27.5% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
70.0% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
2.5% |
| 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: Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center; Ellacoya State Beach; Outdoor skating rink |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 5/6/22
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