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Community Contact |
Town of Wakefield
Dino A. Scala, Town Administrator
2 High Street, Town Hall
Sanbornville, NH
03872
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| Telephone |
(603) 522-6205 |
| Fax |
(603) 522-6794 |
| E-mail |
townadmin@wakefieldnh.com |
| Web Site |
www.wakefieldnh.com
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Administration: Monday to Friday, 8-4; Town Clerk: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8:30-4, Wednesday, 8:30-1:30, Thursday, 8:30-6, first and last Saturday each month, 8:30-12:30; Tax Collector: Monday to Friday, 9-2
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Wolfeboro, NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Strafford Regional |
| Regional Development |
Wentworth Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 3 |
| State Representative |
Carroll County District 4 |
| Incorporated: 1774 |
| Origin: This territory was settled by colonists from Dover and Somersworth who received a charter from the Masonian Proprietors in 1749. The settlement was known variously as Ham's-town, East-town, and Watertown. In 1774, residents petitioned the Proprietors for incorporation with township powers and privileges, and it was incorporated as Wakefield by Governor John Wentworth. Wakefield in Yorkshire, England, was the location of Wentworth Castle, the home of Wentworth ancestors. In 2002, the Wakefield Town Hall was listed on the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places. |
| Villages and Place Names: East Wakefield, North Wakefield, Sanbornville, Union, Woodman, Province Lake
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 646 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Wakefield totaled 3,8041 over 50 years, from 1,420 in 1970 to 5,221 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Wakefield was 5,459 residents, which ranked 68th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 138.1 persons per square mile of land area. Wakefield contains 39.5 square miles of land area and 5.3 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2023 |
$7,482,891 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2023-2024 |
$12,318,599 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1986/23 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Budget; School; Assessors; Trust Funds; Checklist; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Zoning; Heritage; Parks & Recreation |
| Public Library |
Gafney Library, Inc.; Wakefield Library Association |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Full-time Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro |
13 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Sanbornville Water Department |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Spectrum; 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 |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$12.25 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
60.1 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$7.34 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 95.8% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 3.0% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.3% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
3,734 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
3,435 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
42 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
69 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
188 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
5,459 |
52,199 |
| 2020 |
5,201 |
50,107 |
| 2010 |
5,078 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
4,276 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
3,064 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
2,237 |
27,929 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 2,702 |
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Female: 2,519 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
210 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
642 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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1,016 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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1,242 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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1,215 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
896 |
| Median Age |
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48.9 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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3,952 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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96.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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25.4% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$40,876 |
| Median family income |
$95,536 |
| Median household income |
$88,750 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$63,580 |
| Female |
$52,476 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
4.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
2,475 |
2,321 |
| Employed |
2,330 |
2,254 |
| Unemployed |
145 |
67 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.9% |
2.9% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
54 |
84 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$639 |
$931 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
448 |
424 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$841 |
$674 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
503 |
508 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$819 |
$717 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
328 |
309 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$651 |
$832 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
831 |
816 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$753 |
$760 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Wakefield operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Rochester |
SAU 101 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
R.W. Creteau Regional Technology Ctr (Rochester) |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-8 |
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9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
450 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 49 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Great Bay; Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Longmeadow Hardware |
Hardware |
12 |
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| Lovell Lake Market |
Convenience store |
38 |
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| Town of Wakefield |
Municipal services |
115 |
1993 |
| Poor Peoples Pub |
Restaurant |
35 |
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| Knotty Pine Tavern |
Restaurant |
25 |
2010 |
| Wakefield School District |
Education |
120 |
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| Irving |
Gas, convenience store |
8 |
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Restaurant |
15 |
2014 |
| Dunkin Donuts |
Donut shop |
15 |
2015 |
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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 |
16, 109, 110, 153 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
Spaulding Tpk., Exit 18; I-95, Exit 5 |
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Distance |
6 miles; 40 miles |
| Railroad |
NH Northcoast |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Skyhaven, Rochester | Runway | 4,200 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Portland (ME) International |
Distance |
49 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
62 miles |
| Portland, ME |
51 miles |
| Boston, MA |
93 miles |
| New York City, NY |
301 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
258 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
3,032 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
11.6% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.6% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
9.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
44.0 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
20.8% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
62.0% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
17.2% |
| 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, King Pine |
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Other: Frisbie Golf; Dog Park |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 6/9/23
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