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Community Contact |
Town of New Hampton
Neil Irvine, Town Administrator
6 Pinnacle Hill Road
New Hampton, NH
03256
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| Telephone |
(603) 744-3559 |
| Fax |
(603) 744-5106 |
| E-mail |
nirvine@new-hampton.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.new-hampton.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8:30-4, Wednesday and Thursday, 10-4; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8-4, Wednesday, 10-4, Thursday, 10-7
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Meredith, 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 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 2 |
| State Representative |
Belknap County District 1 |
| Incorporated: 1777 |
| Origin: This town was first granted in 1765 as Moultonborough Addition, for Colonel Jonathan Moulton, who held the position of town moderator, and for whom Moultonborough was named. In 1777, Colonel Moulton requested that the town be named New Hampton in honor of his native town of Hampton, New Hampshire. The northeastern portion of the town was set off and incorporated as Center Harbor in 1797. The New Hampton School was established here in 1821, and went through several name, owner, and location changes, before its current incarnation as a co-educational college prepatory school. |
| Villages and Place Names: Winona, New Hampton Village Precinct, Old Institution
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 652 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for New Hampton totaled 1,431 over 50 years, from 946 in 1970 to 2,377 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 32 percent increase from 1970 to 1980. The town's population increased by ten percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for New Hampton was 2,410 residents, which ranked 130th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 65.5 persons per square mile of land area. New Hampton contains 36.8 square miles of land area and 1.6 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$3,187,514 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$4,462,620 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1986/21 |
| Master Plan |
2018 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Heritage |
| Public Library |
Gordon-Nash |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
On-Call |
| Emergency Medical Service |
On-Call |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
13 miles |
25 |
| Concord Hospital - Laconia |
15 miles |
45 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop; New Hampton |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
New Hampton Village Precinct; private wells |
| Sanitation |
New Hampton Village Precinct & 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 Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
Limited |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$18.74 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
67.9 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$12.52 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 76.2% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 13.0% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 10.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
1,106 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
989 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
|
| Two to Four Units in Structure |
33 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
0 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
84 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
2,572 |
63,395 |
| 2020 |
2,377 |
63,705 |
| 2010 |
2,165 |
60,088 |
| 2000 |
1,964 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
1,609 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
1,249 |
42,884 |
| |
| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,314 |
|
Female: 1,258 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
78 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
352 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
486 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
712 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
335 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
609 |
| Median Age |
|
46.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
2,015 |
| High school graduate or higher |
|
95.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
34.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$33,446 |
| Median family income |
$80,625 |
| Median household income |
$74,509 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$60,990 |
| Female |
$43,750 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
8.7% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,318 |
1,316 |
| Employed |
1,263 |
1,278 |
| Unemployed |
55 |
38 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.2% |
2.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
29 |
57 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$767 |
$1,586 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
379 |
410 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$683 |
$848 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
407 |
467 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$689 |
$937 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
114 |
116 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$628 |
$703 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
522 |
583 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$675 |
$891 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Newfound Area (Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, New Hampton) |
SAU 4 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Plymouth Applied Technology Center |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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|
1 |
| Grade Levels |
K 1-5 |
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P 9-12 PG |
| Total Enrollment |
97 |
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|
344 |
| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| New Hampton School |
Secondary education |
174 |
1821 |
| Waste Management |
Waste removal services |
18 |
1994 |
| Circle K |
Convenience store, gas station |
14 |
1998 |
| New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet |
Retail wine & liquor store |
18 |
2016 |
| Adventure Bound Camping Resorts |
Campground |
23 |
1980 |
| Dunkin Donuts |
Donut shop |
17 |
1997 |
| The 104 Diner |
Restaurant |
19 |
1994 |
| Marcam/ATS Precision |
Electronics |
22 |
1995 |
| Wallingford's Inc. |
Logging supplies |
10 |
1999 |
| Live Free Home Health Care |
Home health care services |
51 |
2006 |
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
104, 132 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
State owned line |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Newfound Valley, Bristol | Runway | 1,900 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
55 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
50 miles |
| Portland, ME |
92 miles |
| Boston, MA |
101 miles |
| New York City, NY |
300 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
223 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
1,190 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
85.5% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
1.9% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
8.1% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
4.5% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
34.4 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
18.2% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
80.2% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
1.6% |
| 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): Gunstock, Ragged, & Tenney Mountains |
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Other: Kelley-Drake Conservation Area; Bald Ledge Trail; Old Home Day; New Hampton Nature Fitness Trail |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 5/11/22
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