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Community Contact |
Town of Gilmanton
Heather Carpenter, Town Administrator
PO Box 550
Gilmanton, NH
03237
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| Telephone |
(603) 267-6700 |
| Fax |
(603) 267-6701 |
| E-mail |
hcarpenter@gilmantonnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.gilmantonnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9-4:30; Town Clerk: Monday to Thursday, 9-4
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Belmont, 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 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 6 |
| State Representative |
Belknap County District 6 |
| Incorporated: 1727 |
| Origin: This town was chartered in 1727 by Lieutenant Governor John Wentworth of Massachusetts, though it was not settled until 1761 due to threats of Indian attack. The name Gilmantown was chosen because there were 24 Gilman family members receiving land grants. At one time it was the second-largest town in the state; only Portsmouth was larger. The original grant had more land than today's town, with villages and parishes including Belmont, Gunstock Parish (Gilford), Hurricane, Tioga, Factory Village, and Lakeport. The parish of Averytown was the site of an unprofitable iron-mining enterprise, and is still known as Gilmanton Iron Works. |
| Villages and Place Names: Gilmanton Ironworks, Kelleys Corner, Lower Gilmanton, Gilmanton Corners
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 2,613 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Gilmanton totaled 2,937 over 50 years, from 1,010 in 1970 to 3,947 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 92 percent increase from 1970 to 1980. The town's population increased by five percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Gilmanton was 3,994 residents, which ranked 98th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 69.3 persons per square mile of land area. Gilmanton contains 57.6 square miles of land area and 1.9 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$6,159,317 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$12,696,983 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1970/18 |
| Master Plan |
2018 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Budget; Checklist; Treasurer; Planning; Town Clerk; Tax Collector |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Zoning; Historic |
| Public Library |
Gilmanton Corner Public; Gilmanton Iron Works; Gilmanton Year Round |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full & part-time |
| Fire Department |
Full & part-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital - Laconia |
9 miles |
45 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated; TDS |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| 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) |
$23.50 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
76.8 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$17.97 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 96.6% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 1.4% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 2.0% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
2,191 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
2,101 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
57 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
0 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
33 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
3,929 |
63,395 |
| 2020 |
3,945 |
63,705 |
| 2010 |
3,777 |
60,088 |
| 2000 |
3,078 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
2,567 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
1,941 |
42,884 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,996 |
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Female: 1,933 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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262 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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711 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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575 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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944 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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784 |
| Age 65 and over |
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653 |
| Median Age |
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44.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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2,810 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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34.4% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$40,206 |
| Median family income |
$100,982 |
| Median household income |
$90,848 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$63,488 |
| Female |
$51,875 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
9.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,829 |
1,781 |
| Employed |
1,724 |
1,708 |
| Unemployed |
105 |
73 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.7% |
4.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
44 |
74 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$890 |
$1,191 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
102 |
151 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$463 |
$796 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
146 |
225 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$592 |
$925 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
123 |
123 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$665 |
$912 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
269 |
348 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$625 |
$921 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Gilmanton operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Gilford |
SAU 79 |
| 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 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-8 |
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| Total Enrollment |
387 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 45 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region; NHTI-Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: UNH School of Law; Granite State; Plymouth State |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Wolcott Construction |
Paving contractor |
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| Clairmont Asphalt Paving & Excavation |
Paving contractor |
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| Nutter Enterprise |
Aggregate products |
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| Brian Forst Transportation |
Trucking |
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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 |
106, 107, 129, 140 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 20 |
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Distance |
9 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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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 |
43 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
41 miles |
| Portland, ME |
82 miles |
| Boston, MA |
91 miles |
| New York City, NY |
291 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
245 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
2,167 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
81.3% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
12.8% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.6% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
5.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
34.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
11.9% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
85.7% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
2.4% |
| 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 |
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| Cinemas |
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| 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: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 5/13/22
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