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Community Contact |
Town of Littleton
James Gleason, Town Manager
125 Main Street, Suite 200
Littleton, NH
03561
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| Telephone |
(603) 444-3996 |
| Fax |
(603) 444-1703 |
| E-mail |
jgleason@townoflittleton.org |
| Web Site |
www.townoflittleton.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Hall, Tax Collector: Monday to Thursday, 8:30-4, Friday, 8:30-1; Town Clerk: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30-4, Tuesday, 8:30-6, Friday, 8:30-1
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| County |
Grafton |
| Labor Market Area |
Littleton, NH-VT LMA, NH part |
| Tourism Region |
White Mountains |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Grafton County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 2 |
| State Senate |
District District 1 |
| State Representative |
Grafton County District 1 |
| Incorporated: 1784 |
| Origin: This town was part of the 1764 charter called Chiswick, which included territory in Lisbon, Littleton, Dalton, and Sugar Hill. In 1770, a charter was issued under the name Apthorp to Colonel Moses Little and others who had purchased a portion of the Chiswick grant from the original grantees. The name Apthorp was in honor of George Apthorp, head of one of the wealthiest mercantile establishments in Boston. In 1784, Apthorp was separated into two towns, one being incorporated as Dalton, and the other as Littleton. The name Littleton was selected in honor of Colonel Moses Little, who had held the post of Surveyor of the King's Woods under Governor Wentworth. |
| Villages and Place Names: Apthorp, North Littleton
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 96 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Littleton totaled 742 over 50 years, from 5,290 in 1970 to 6,031 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Littleton was 6,092 residents, which ranked 60th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 121.8 persons per square mile of land area. Littleton contains 50.0 square miles of land area and 4.0 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2023 |
$9,854,096 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$17,470,000 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
2023 |
| Master Plan |
2021 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Staff |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Parks; School; Checklist; Trust Funds |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Budget; Water & Light; Cultural Arts; Parking |
| Public Library |
Littleton Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Municipal |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal & private |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Littleton Regional, Littleton |
Local |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Littleton Water & Light; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Littleton Water & Light |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | Yes |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Firstlight |
| 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 |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$23.06 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
63.8 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$14.53 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 58.6% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 31.8% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 9.7% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
3,434 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,979 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
561 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
696 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
198 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
6,092 |
91,126 |
| 2020 |
6,005 |
91,118 |
| 2010 |
5,928 |
89,118 |
| 2000 |
5,850 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
5,851 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
5,558 |
65,806 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 3,043 |
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Female: 2,972 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
283 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
609 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
1,685 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
985 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
1,113 |
| Age 65 and over |
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1,340 |
| Median Age |
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49.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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4,687 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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87.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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29.3% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$48,392 |
| Median family income |
$68,750 |
| Median household income |
$45,141 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$47,216 |
| Female |
$42,486 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
19.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
3,235 |
3,231 |
| Employed |
3,087 |
3,162 |
| Unemployed |
148 |
69 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.6% |
2.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
841 |
721 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$682 |
$1,047 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
3,436 |
3,867 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$691 |
$973 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
4,277 |
4,588 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$690 |
$985 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
372 |
392 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$875 |
$1,016 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
4,649 |
4,980 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$704 |
$987 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Littleton operates grades K-12 |
SAU 84 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Hugh J. Gallen Career & Technical Center; White Mountains RHS |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
| Grade Levels |
K 1-6 |
7-8 |
9-12 |
9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
345 |
103 |
237 |
40 |
| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 4 |
Total Capacity: 105 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Littleton Coin Company |
Collector coins, mail order |
300 |
1947 |
| Burndy Corporation |
Electrical connectors |
180 |
1976 |
| Wal-Mart |
Retail store |
144 |
1998 |
| GenFoot America (Kamik Outdoor Footwear) |
Boots, shoe products |
61 |
1993 |
| Lowe's |
Home improvement center |
125 |
2006 |
| Home Depot |
Home improvement center |
104 |
2005 |
| Littleton Regional Hospital |
Health care services |
524 |
1906 |
| Shaw's Supermarket |
Supermarket |
1,110 |
2000 |
| Tender Corporation |
Insect repellant, sunscreen, medical kits |
195 |
1977 |
| Littleton Food Co-Op |
Grocery store |
89 |
2009 |
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
302 |
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State Routes |
10, 18, 116, 135 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exits 41 - 44 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
NCT |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Mt Washington Reg, Whitefield | Runway | 4,001 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Lebanon Municipal |
Distance |
67 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
103 miles |
| Portland, ME |
111 miles |
| Boston, MA |
153 miles |
| New York City, NY |
341 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
167 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
2,982 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
72.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
12.1% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
10.4% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
4.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
17.8 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
49.6% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
44.8% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
5.6% |
| 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): Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Mt. Eustis |
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Other: Littleton Main Street; Moore Reservoir; Art Show; Historical Society; Pollyanna Sculpture; Riverwalk Covered Bridge |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 6/1/23
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