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Community Contact |
Town of South Hampton
Angela Racine, Town Administrator
3 Hilldale Avenue
South Hampton, NH
03827
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| Telephone |
(603) 394-7696 |
| Fax |
(603) 394-2134 |
| E-mail |
info@southhamptonnh.org |
| Web Site |
http://southhamptonnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen, Town Administrator: Monday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Wednesday, 9:30 am - 11:30 am; Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Wednesday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Friday, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury Town, MA-NH NECTA Division |
| Tourism Region |
Seacoast |
| Planning Commission |
Rockingham |
| Regional Development |
Coastal 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 23 |
| State Representative |
Rockingham County Districts 20, 36 |
| Incorporated: 1742 |
| Origin: This town was one of the first granted by Governor Benning Wentworth. When the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border was established in 1741, territory that was in Amesbury and Salisbury, Massachusetts, became part of New Hampshire. South Hampton was chartered in 1742 from that territory. Much of the area was already settled when the boundary line was changed, and some residents petitioned to become part of a town closer to them. The east end was annexed to Hampton Falls in 1742 and the west side was separated to form Newton in 1748. At one time, the town was home to over twelve different religious sects. |
| Villages and Place Names: Smith Corner, Towles Corner, Jewell Town, Currierville |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 448 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for South Hampton totaled 234 over 41 years, from 660 in 1980 to 894 in 2021. The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 28 percent between 1980 and 1990. The 2021 Census estimate for South Hampton was 894 residents, which ranked 190th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 113.0 persons per square mile of land area. South Hampton contains 7.9 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$1,053,355 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$3,257,496 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1972/21 |
| Master Plan |
1990 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Budget; Library; Cemetery; Trust Funds; Checklist |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Historic District; Aging |
| Public Library |
South Hampton Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full & part-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Anna Jacques, Newburyport MA |
8 miles |
123 |
| Exeter Hospital, Exeter |
10 miles |
99 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Unitil |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Municipal |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | Yes |
| 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 |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$19.93 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
84.2 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$16.56 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 90.1% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 7.0% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 2.9% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
391 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
334 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
14 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
0 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
43 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
894 |
316,947 |
| 2020 |
889 |
314,430 |
| 2010 |
814 |
295,223 |
| 2000 |
848 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
843 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
660 |
190,345 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2016-2020 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 499 |
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Female: 430 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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50 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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157 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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156 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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267 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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152 |
| Age 65 and over |
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147 |
| Median Age |
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44.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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98.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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45.1% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$49,723 |
| Median family income |
$145,208 |
| Median household income |
$129,722 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$85,135 |
| Female |
$74,063 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
2.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
482 |
505 |
| Employed |
462 |
486 |
| Unemployed |
20 |
19 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.1% |
3.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
28 |
69 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$771 |
$801 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
56 |
105 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$973 |
$865 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
84 |
174 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$905 |
$839 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
35 |
40 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$552 |
$747 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
119 |
214 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$801 |
$822 |
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| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
South Hampton operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Amesbury MA |
SAU 21 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
No Career 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 1-8 |
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| Total Enrollment |
82 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Great Bay |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH |
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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 |
107A, 150 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-495 (MA), Exit 54 |
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Distance |
3 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Plum Island, Newburyport MA | Runway | 2,105 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
38 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
35 miles |
| Portland, ME |
72 miles |
| Boston, MA |
42 miles |
| New York City, NY |
250 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
290 miles |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
67.7% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
15.8% |
| Public transportation |
2.7% |
| Walked |
1.2% |
| Other Means |
0.4% |
| Worked at home |
12.2% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
33.8 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2016-2020) |
| Working in community of residence |
38.3% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
6.6% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
55.1% |
| 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 |
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| 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: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2021. Community Response Received 7/8/22
All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
