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Community Contact |
Town of Newfields
Sue McKinnon, Town Clerk/Tax Collector
65 Main Street
Newfields, NH
03856
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| Telephone |
(603) 772-5070 |
| Fax |
(603) 772-9004 |
| E-mail |
selectmen@newfieldsnh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.newfieldsnh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday to Friday, 8:30-2:30; plus Tuesday evenings, 6-8
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Seacoast |
| Planning Commission |
Rockingham |
| 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 21 |
| State Representative |
Rockingham County Districts 10, 33 |
| Incorporated: 1849 |
| Origin: Sitting on the west bank of the Squamscott River, this town was part of Exeter until 1727, when it was included in the Newmarket incorporation. It was called Newfield Village as early as 1681, and also known as South Newmarket, when made a parish of that town. In 1880 Dr. John M. Brodhead, presented his own library and $10,000 to the town on the condition that it be renamed Newfields. The town was so incorporated in 1895. Dr. Brodhead was a resident of the town and a descendant of John Brodhead, the town's first minister and member of the US House of Representatives, 1829-1833. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 516 residents in 1850 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Newfields totaled 930 over 50 years, from 843 in 1970 to 1,773 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was an 80 percent increase from 1990 to 2000. The town's population increased by six percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Newfields was 1,770 residents, which ranked 148th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 249.6 persons per square mile of land area. Newfields contains 7.1 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$1,833,099 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$2,858,425 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1952/20 |
| Master Plan |
2002 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Trust Funds; School; Checklist; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Emergency Mgmnt |
| Public Library |
Newfields Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Exeter Hospital, Exeter |
5 miles |
99 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Newfields Water Department |
| 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) |
$20.55 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
78.5 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$15.95 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 91.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 7.9% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.7% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
644 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
620 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
17 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
4 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
3 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
2,022 |
312,771 |
| 2020 |
1,769 |
314,176 |
| 2010 |
1,680 |
295,223 |
| 2000 |
1,557 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
864 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
817 |
190,345 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,103 |
|
Female: 919 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
49 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
383 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
348 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
614 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
397 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
231 |
| Median Age |
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45.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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1,415 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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95.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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63.2% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$65,843 |
| Median family income |
$180,906 |
| Median household income |
$174,044 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$91,250 |
| Female |
$56,979 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
0.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,000 |
1,061 |
| Employed |
956 |
1,038 |
| Unemployed |
44 |
23 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.4% |
2.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
257 |
362 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$854 |
$1,043 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
305 |
253 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$674 |
$1,004 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
562 |
615 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$756 |
$1,027 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
70 |
65 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$609 |
$730 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
632 |
680 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$740 |
$998 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Newfields operates grades K-5; grades 6-12 are part of Exeter Region Cooperative (Brentwood, East Kingston, Exeter, Kensington, Newfields, Stratham) |
SAU 16 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Seacoast School of Technology |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-5 |
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| Total Enrollment |
93 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 52 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Great Bay |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Hutchinson Automotive |
Automotive products |
400 |
1950 |
| COED Sportswear |
Clothing manufacturer, distributor |
60 |
1995 |
| Great Bay Campground & Gas Station |
Convenience store, camping |
5 |
1980 |
| Dunkin' Donuts |
Donut shop |
15 |
2009 |
| Stratham Tire |
Tire warehouse, retail sales |
5 |
2014 |
| Knipstein & Conner |
Construction |
25 |
2013 |
| Conner Bottling Works |
Bottling company |
5 |
1940 |
| Irving Gas Station |
Convenience Store |
12 |
2021 |
| Hayden Equipment Company |
Commercial Landscape Equipment |
5 |
1988 |
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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 |
85, 87, 108 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-95, Exit 3 |
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Distance |
8 miles |
| Railroad |
Guilford Rail Service |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Hampton Airfield | Runway | 2,100 ft. turf |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
34 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
32 miles |
| Portland, ME |
62 miles |
| Boston, MA |
55 miles |
| New York City, NY |
266 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
286 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
1,256 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
74.8% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
3.3% |
| Public transportation |
2.1% |
| Walked |
0.8% |
| Other Means |
0.7% |
| Worked at home |
18.2% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
26.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
24.8% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
63.7% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
11.5% |
| 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: Newfields Youth Athletic Association (NYAA); Main Street Art |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 5/11/22
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