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Community Contact |
Town of Northumberland
Tammy Letson, Town Administrator
19 Main Street
Groveton, NH
03582
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| Telephone |
(603) 636-1450 |
| Fax |
(603) 636-6098 |
| E-mail |
t.letson@northumberlandnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.northumberlandnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen's Office, Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-4, Thursday, 8-12
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| County |
Coos |
| Labor Market Area |
Littleton, NH-VT LMA, NH part |
| Tourism Region |
Great North Woods |
| Planning Commission |
North Country Council |
| Regional Development |
Coos Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 1 |
| State Representative |
Coos County District 1 |
| Incorporated: 1779 |
| Origin: This town was first granted in 1761 as Stonington, probably due to Governor Benning Wentworth's relationship with shipbuilding interests in Stonington, Connecticut. By 1767, only a few of the grantees had settled there. The territory was regranted by Governor John Wentworth in 1771 as Northumberland in honor of Hugh Smithson, first Duke of Northumberland. The Duke's son, James Smithson, is remembered for leaving a legacy of more than a half million dollars for the founding of Smithsonian Institution. |
| Villages and Place Names: Groveton
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 117 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Northumberland totaled a negative 415 over 50 years, from 2,493 in 1970 down to 2,078 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Northumberland was 2,139 residents, which ranked 135th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 58.2 persons per square mile of land area. Northumberland contains 36.7 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$388,640 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2022 |
$6,191,770 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1959/20 |
| Master Plan |
2014 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Trust Funds; Treasurer; School; Tax Collection; Precinct; Cemetery; Checklist; Moderator |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Recreation; Cemetery Sexton; Road Agent |
| Public Library |
Northumberland Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Full-time Chief & volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster |
11 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Groveton Water System; Lost Nation Water System |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Municipal |
| 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 |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$33.06 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
48.4 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$15.71 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 50.0% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 12.3% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 37.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
977 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
691 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
128 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
42 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
116 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
2,139 |
31,504 |
| 2020 |
2,126 |
31,268 |
| 2010 |
2,288 |
33,055 |
| 2000 |
2,440 |
33,156 |
| 1990 |
2,495 |
34,879 |
| 1980 |
2,520 |
35,014 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 879 |
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Female: 950 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
110 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
254 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
270 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
450 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
329 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
416 |
| Median Age |
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48.1 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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1,393 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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87.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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12.5% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$27,936 |
| Median family income |
$66,806 |
| Median household income |
$50,417 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$43,281 |
| Female |
$37,656 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
11.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,102 |
1,039 |
| Employed |
1,019 |
1,000 |
| Unemployed |
83 |
39 |
| Unemployment Rate |
7.5% |
3.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
5 |
83 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$591 |
$845 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
113 |
195 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$575 |
$667 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
118 |
277 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$575 |
$720 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
153 |
142 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$636 |
$840 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
271 |
419 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$610 |
$760 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Northumberland operates grades K-12 |
SAU 58 |
| 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 |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
127 |
72 |
118 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 40 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: White Mountains |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State; Lyndon State (VT) |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Perras Ace |
Hardware store |
22 |
1987 |
| Ocean State Job Lots |
Department store |
15 |
2006 |
| Normandeau Trucking & Debris Disposal |
Trash Removal and moving services |
10 |
1996 |
| Prima America |
Bio/Diesel Fuel Mfg. |
16 |
2010 |
| North Country Shop 'n Save |
Supermarket |
15 |
2000 |
| Dollar General |
Department store |
4 |
2013 |
| Batch's Convenience Store |
Convenience store , gas |
4 |
2015 |
| Riverside Speedway & Adventure Park |
Race track, adventure park, camping |
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2017 |
| NSA Industries |
Precision machining, metal fabrication, powder coating |
60 |
2017 |
| Robotec, USA |
Lumber Equipment Manufacturing |
30 |
2019 |
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
110 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 41 |
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Distance |
30 miles |
| Railroad |
State owned line |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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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 |
99 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
125 miles |
| Portland, ME |
126 miles |
| Boston, MA |
176 miles |
| New York City, NY |
358 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
149 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
849 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
72.4% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
9.9% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
5.5% |
| Other Means |
2.1% |
| Worked at home |
10.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
21.4 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
27.1% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
68.1% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
4.8% |
| 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): Wildcat, Bretton Woods, Cannon |
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Other: Meeting House; Covered Bridge; Auto Race Track; Train Caboose; Canoe access; Snowmobile Trail access; White Mtn Forest Trail; ATV trail access |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 7/13/23
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