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Community Contact |
Town of Salisbury
April Rollins, Town Administrator
PO Box 214
Salisbury, NH
03268
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| Telephone |
(603) 648-6320 |
| Fax |
(603) 648-6658 |
| E-mail |
salisburyadmin@tds.net |
| Web Site |
www.salisburynh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen's Office: Tuesday to Friday, 8-3:15; Town Clerk: Monday, 8-1, Tuesday, 3:30-8:30; Tax Collector: Wednesday, 9-12, or by appointment
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| County |
Merrimack |
| Labor Market Area |
Concord, NH Micropolitan NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee |
| Planning Commission |
Central NH Regional |
| Regional Development |
Capital Regional 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 7 |
| State Representative |
Merrimack County Districts 5, 26 |
| Incorporated: 1768 |
| Origin: This town was first granted in 1736 by the Massachusetts government, and named Baker's Town, in honor of Captain Thomas Baker, a famous Indian scout. Following establishment of the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border in 1741, the previous grant became void, and a new grant issued in 1749. The town was renamed Stevens-town, after Colonel Ebenezer Stevens of Kingston. It was also known as Gerrish-town or New Salisbury, before being incorporated by the New Hampshire government in 1768 as Salisbury, after Salisbury, Massachusetts. Among the first settlers was Ebenezer Webster, father of Daniel Webster, who was born in Salisbury in 1782. |
| Villages and Place Names: Currier & Ives Scenic Byway, Scribners Corner, Smiths Corner, Thompson Corner, West Salisbury, Salisbury Heights
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,372 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Salisbury totaled 850 over 50 years, from 589 in 1970 to 1,439 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Salisbury was 1,485 residents, which ranked 166th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 37.5 persons per square mile of land area. Salisbury contains 39.6 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$1,542,767 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2021-2022 |
$2,489,546 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1974/19 |
| Master Plan |
2017 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Budget; Checklist; Library; Cemetery; Town Clerk; Tax Collector; Moderator; Zoning |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Recreation |
| Public Library |
Salisbury Free |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
State Police |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital - Franklin |
8 miles |
31 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop; Eversource Energy; Concord Electric |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
TDS; Consolidated |
| 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) |
$15.96 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
95.0 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$15.04 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 91.0% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 1.5% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 7.5% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
749 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
662 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
0 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
0 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
87 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
1,485 |
156,020 |
| 2020 |
1,422 |
153,808 |
| 2010 |
1,382 |
146,445 |
| 2000 |
1,143 |
136,716 |
| 1990 |
1,056 |
120,618 |
| 1980 |
781 |
98,302 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 879 |
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Female: 698 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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54 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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285 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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207 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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403 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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220 |
| Age 65 and over |
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408 |
| Median Age |
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51.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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1,185 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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31.6% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$36,232 |
| Median family income |
$95,972 |
| Median household income |
$83,393 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$55,313 |
| Female |
$57,813 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
8.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
804 |
814 |
| Employed |
762 |
796 |
| Unemployed |
42 |
18 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.2% |
2.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
15 |
39 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$685 |
$925 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
49 |
55 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$605 |
$769 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
64 |
94 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$624 |
$833 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
39 |
46 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$485 |
$529 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
103 |
140 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$572 |
$733 |
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 Merrimack Valley Regional (Andover, Boscawen, Loudon, Penacook, Salisbury, Webster) |
SAU 46 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Concord Regional Technical Center |
| 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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9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
62 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 20 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: NHTI-Concord; Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Colby-Sawyer; Magdalen College; UNH School of Law; Granite State |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Crossroad Store |
Convenience store |
6 |
1994 |
| Blackwater Veterinary |
Veterinary services |
18 |
2002 |
| Barn Store of N.E. |
Farm supply store |
25 |
2005 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
4 |
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State Routes |
127 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 17 |
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Distance |
10 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Concord Municipal | Runway | 6,005 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
39 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
33 miles |
| Portland, ME |
126 miles |
| Boston, MA |
84 miles |
| New York City, NY |
283 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
229 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
750 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
68.5% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
8.5% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
1.3% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
21.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
34.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
28.7% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
65.7% |
| 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): Ragged Mountain |
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Other: Kayaking-Blackwater River; Youth Lacrosse; Youth Field Hockey; Ice Skating Rink: Outdoor Facility |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 6/7/23
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