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Community Contact |
Town of Tilton
Jeanie Forrester, Town Administrator
257 Main Street
Tilton, NH
03276
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| Telephone |
(603) 286-4521 x101 |
| Fax |
(603) 286-3519 |
| E-mail |
jforrester@tiltonnh.org |
| Web Site |
http://tiltonnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Hall: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:15; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30-4:15, Thursday, 8:30-5:30
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Franklin, 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 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 7 |
| State Representative |
Belknap County District 3, 8 |
| Incorporated: 1869 |
| Origin: This territory was settled long before it became a town, the southern part of Sanbornton known as Sanbornton Bridge or Bridge Village. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1869 and named Tilton, in honor of Nathaniel Tilton, one of the first settlers. Nathaniel Tilton established an iron foundry and the area's first hotel, the Dexter House. His grandson Charles was a prominent citizen of the town when it was incorporated, prompting the choice of name. Charles Tilton made a considerable fortune in the 1849 California Gold Rush. He donated many statues to the town, including the Tilton Arch, and his estate is now part of the Tilton School. |
| Villages and Place Names: East Tilton, The Plains, Winnisquam, Belmont Junction, Tilton Arch, Downtown Tilton Statues
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,147 residents in 1870 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Tilton totaled 1,384 over 50 years, from 2,579 in 1970 to 3,963 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 31 percent increase from 1970 to 1980. The town's population increased by 11 percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for Tilton was 4,044 residents, which ranked 96th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 354.4 persons per square mile of land area. Tilton contains 11.4 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen/Town Meeting |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$6,258,316 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2021-2022 |
$7,697,743 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1956/16 |
| Master Plan |
2013 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Budget; Library; Sewer; Check List; Trust Funds |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Parks; Recycling |
| Public Library |
No Library |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Municipal |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Concord Hospital - Franklin |
3 miles |
20 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Liberty Utilities |
| Water Supplier |
Lochmere Village District; Tilton-Northfield Water District |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| 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 |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$16.36 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
70.2 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$11.38 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 47.9% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 46.2% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 5.9% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
1,971 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,229 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
196 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
228 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
318 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
3,929 |
63,395 |
| 2020 |
3,962 |
63,705 |
| 2010 |
3,567 |
60,088 |
| 2000 |
3,478 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
3,239 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
3,387 |
42,884 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,994 |
|
Female: 1,935 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
226 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
440 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
792 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
1,143 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
458 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
870 |
| Median Age |
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46.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
3,083 |
| High school graduate or higher |
|
95.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
24.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$32,745 |
| Median family income |
$70,982 |
| Median household income |
$58,588 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$52,935 |
| Female |
$43,495 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
7.0% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,913 |
1,802 |
| Employed |
1,798 |
1,725 |
| Unemployed |
115 |
77 |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.0% |
4.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
196 |
180 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$983 |
$1,493 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
3,573 |
3,734 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$491 |
$712 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
3,768 |
3,914 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$517 |
$748 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
697 |
576 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$714 |
$980 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
4,465 |
4,490 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$548 |
$778 |
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 Winnisquam Regional (Northfield, Sanbornton, Tilton) |
SAU 59 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
J. Oliva Huot Technical Center (Laconia); Winnisquam Agricultural Programs |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
| Grade Levels |
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6-8 |
9-12 |
9-12 PG |
| Total Enrollment |
|
312 |
447 |
197 |
| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 5 |
Total Capacity: 468 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: NHTI-Concord; Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State; Colby-Sawyer; Granite State College; UNH School of Law |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| j.jill |
Contact & distribution center of women's apparel |
325+ |
1998 |
| Wal-Mart |
Retail store |
110 |
1994 |
| NuCar |
Car dealership |
110 |
1997 |
| Tanger Outlet Stores |
Retail outlet stores |
200+ |
1994 |
| The Tilton School |
Education |
99 |
1845 |
| 3M |
Power transmission products |
70 |
1976 |
| Home Depot |
Home improvement center |
150+ |
2001 |
| Lowes |
Home improvement center |
94 |
2005 |
| Winnisquam Regional School District |
Education |
114 |
1936 |
| Hobby Lobby |
Retail arts, crafts, & home furnishings |
35 |
2017 |
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
132, 140 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 20 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
WTS |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Laconia Municipal | Runway | 5,286 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
41 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
35 miles |
| Portland, ME |
127 miles |
| Boston, MA |
85 miles |
| New York City, NY |
282 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
236 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
2,065 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
76.2% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
13.3% |
| Public transportation |
0.5% |
| Walked |
0.0% |
| Other Means |
1.6% |
| Worked at home |
8.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
26.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
28.5% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
71.0% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
0.5% |
| 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: Senior Center; Merrimack Valley Railroad; Lakes; Summer Concert Series; Old Home Day; Highland Mountain Bike Park; Christmas Parade; Winnipesaukee River Trail; Kayaking |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 6/15/22
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