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Community Contact |
Town of Wolfeboro
James Pineo, Town Manager
PO Box 629
Wolfeboro, NH
03894
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| Telephone |
(603) 569-8161 |
| Fax |
(603) 569-8167 |
| E-mail |
townmanager@wolfeboronh.us |
| Web Site |
www.wolfeboronh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 1 pm, 2 pm - 4 pm
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| County |
Carroll |
| Labor Market Area |
Wolfeboro, NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| 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 Districts 6,7 |
| Incorporated: 1770 |
| Origin: This territory was granted to Dr. A.R. Cutter, William Tredwell, David Sewall, and Henry Apthorp, who had petitioned the Masonian Proprietors for a piece of land near Winnepeseocket Pond on which to settle. Their petition was granted in 1759, and named Wolfeborough in honor of General James Wolfe, who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. In 1763, 2,300 acres were added to the 60 acres reserved for the governor. Governor John Wentworth established an estate on the site, known as Kingswood. This was the first summer country estate in northern New England. In 1770, residents petitioned for incorporation, which was granted. |
| Villages and Place Names: East Wolfeboro, Fernald, Keewaydin, North Wolfeboro, South Wolfeboro, Stockbridge Corner, Wolfeboro Center, Wolfeboro Falls, Cotton Valley Station |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 447 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Wolfeboro totaled 2,579 over 41 years, from 3,968 in 1980 to 6,547 in 2021. The largest decennial percent change was a 26 percent increase between 1990 and 2000. The 2021 Census estimate for Wolfeboro was 6,547 residents, which ranked 52nd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 135.4 persons per square mile of land area. Wolfeboro contains 48.3 square miles of land area and 10.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen/Town Manager |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2020 |
$34,384,453 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$15,737,608 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1950/22 |
| Master Plan |
2019 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Budget; Library; Police Commission; Zoning |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Agriculture; Economic Dev; Heritage |
| Public Library |
Wolfeboro Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Private - Full-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro |
Local |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Wolfeboro Electric |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Wolfeboro Water Department |
| Sanitation |
Wolfeboro Sewer Dept & private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| 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 |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$13.67 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
76.5 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$10.43 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 93.6% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 6.3% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 0.1% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
4,847 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
3,905 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
478 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
212 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
252 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
6,547 |
51,500 |
| 2020 |
6,388 |
50,212 |
| 2010 |
6,269 |
47,818 |
| 2000 |
6,122 |
43,918 |
| 1990 |
4,842 |
35,526 |
| 1980 |
3,968 |
27,929 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2016-2020 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 3,016 |
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Female: 3,341 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
153 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
872 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
350 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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1,418 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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1,277 |
| Age 65 and over |
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2,287 |
| Median Age |
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58.2 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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95.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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43.8% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$44,764 |
| Median family income |
$96,458 |
| Median household income |
$67,870 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$62,226 |
| Female |
$74,269 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
6.7% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
3,001 |
2,834 |
| Employed |
2,853 |
2,736 |
| Unemployed |
148 |
98 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.9% |
3.5% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
273 |
309 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$852 |
$1,081 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
2,344 |
2,327 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$684 |
$993 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
2,616 |
2,636 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$702 |
$1,003 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
502 |
503 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$807 |
$1,013 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
3,118 |
3,139 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$719 |
$1,005 |
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 Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, Middleton, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) |
SAU 49 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Lakes Region Technology Center (Wolfeboro) |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Grade Levels |
K 1-6 |
7-8 |
9-12 |
9-12 PG |
| Total Enrollment |
411 |
354 |
755 |
363 |
| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 3 |
Total Capacity: 234 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; University of NH |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Governor Wentworth School District |
Education |
286 |
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| Huggins Hospital |
Health care services |
370 |
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| Town of Wolfeboro |
Municipal services |
88 |
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| Genesis Healthcare - Wolfeboro Bay Center |
Nursing care services |
95 |
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| Brewster Academy |
Private school |
239 |
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| Wolfeboro Inn |
Hotel, conference center |
60/25 seasonal |
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| P.S.I Molded Plastek |
Plastic moldings |
129 |
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| Hunter's Stop 'n Save |
Grocery store |
70 |
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| Harvest Market |
Grocery store |
51 |
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| Wolfeboro Area Children's Center, Inc. |
Child care services |
42 |
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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 |
28, 109, 109A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
Spaulding Tpk., Exit 18; I-93, Exit 24 |
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Distance |
16 miles; 35 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
Carroll County Transit |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Moultonborough Airport | Runway | 3,475 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
57 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
57 miles |
| Portland, ME |
63 miles |
| Boston, MA |
102 miles |
| New York City, NY |
304 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
248 miles |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
72.0% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
13.5% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.0% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
14.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
24.4 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2016-2020) |
| Working in community of residence |
66.6% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
26.7% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
6.7% |
| 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): Abenaki, Gunstock |
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Other: New Hampshire Boat Museum; Wentworth State Beach; Skateboard Park; Libby & Wright Museums; 3 Town beaches; 4 Public boat ramps; The Nick Recreational Complex and Dog park; Clark Park Historical Society Bldgs.; Wolfeboro Trolley |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2021. Community Response Received 9/12/22
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