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| Incorporated: |
1827 |
| Community Contact: |
Derry Planning
Department
George H. Sioras, Community Dev Dir
14 Manning St.
Derry, NH 03038 |
| Telephone: |
(603)432-6110 |
| Fax: |
(603) 432-6109 |
| E-mail: |
planning@ci.derry.nh.us |
| Web Site: |
www.derry.nh.us |
| City/Town Office Hours: |
Monday through Friday,
7 am - 4 pm, plus Wednesday until 7 pm |
| County: |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area: |
Lawrence, MA-NH |
| Planning Commission: |
Southern NH |
| New Hampshire Region: |
Merrimack Valley |
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| Demographics, 2000 Census: From 1990 to
2000, Derry’s population increased by 14.9 percent, adding
4,418 residents for a total of 34,021. It is the fourth
largest community in the state, and had the fifth largest
numeric increase in population. The median age is 33.6, the
tenth lowest in the state, with 30.1 percent of the
population under the age of 18 and 6.2 percent age 65 and
older. The total number of households is 12,327, with an
average size of 2.7 persons. Of those, 8,785 are family
households, with an average size of 3.2 persons. As of April
1, 2000, there were 12,735 total housing units. |
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| Population density, 2002: 971.9 persons
per square mile of land area, the 9th highest among the
cities and towns. Derry contains 35.4 square miles of land
area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area. |
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| Origin: Although first settled in 1719,
Derry was not incorporated until 1827. It was for a long
time part of Londonderry, which included Windham and
portions of Manchester, Salem, and Hudson. The town was
named for the Isle of Derry, Ireland, the Gaelic word "Doire"
meaning oak woods. Derry is the location of Robert Frost's
farm, and the birthplace of astronaut Alan Shepard. It is
also the location of two of America's oldest private
schools, Pinkerton Academy, founded in 1814 and still in
operation, and the Adams Female Seminary. |
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| City/Town Office Hours: |
M-F 7-4 pm; plus W until 7pm |
| Type of Government |
Town Admin./Council |
| Annual Budget 2003 |
$35,500,209 |
| Planning Board |
Appointed |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1946/03 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Public Library |
Derry Public; Taylor Library |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
4/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
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Nearest Hospital: |
| Parkland Medical Center, Derry |
| Distance: Local |
Staffed Beds: 82 |
| 2002 Total Tax Rate |
$25.95 |
| 2002 Equalization Ratio |
76.9 |
| 2002 Full Value Tax Rate |
$22.13 |
| Residential |
73.0% |
| Commercial |
26.0% |
| Other |
1.0% |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Elec.; Granite State |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Derry Water Department |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Curbside Trash Pickup |
No |
| Mandatory Recycling Program |
Yes |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service |
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| Business Cable Internet Service |
Yes |
| Residential Cable Internet Service |
Yes |
| 2001 Total Housing Units |
12,885 |
| 2001 Single-Family Units |
7,852 |
| Building Permits Issued |
40 |
| 2001 Multi-Family Units |
4,460 |
| Building Permits Issued |
5 |
| 2001 Manufactured Housing Units |
573 |
| 2000 Census
Housing Costs |
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| Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing |
$134,900 |
| Median Gross Rent (monthly) |
$734 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2000 |
6,178 |
277,359 |
| 1990 |
5,188 |
245,845 |
| 1980 |
4,397 |
190,345 |
| 1970 |
2,291 |
138,951 |
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2000 Census Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
| Male |
16,893 |
Female |
17,128 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
2,436 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
8,653 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
6,809 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
11,816 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
2,204 |
| Age 65 and over |
2,103 |
| Median Age |
33.6 |
| Total Households |
12,327 |
Ave. Size |
2.7 persons |
| Total Families |
8,785 |
Ave. Size |
3.2 persons |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years
and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
26.3% |
| Per capita income |
$22,315 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$61,625 |
| Median household income |
$54,634 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round
workers |
| Male |
$41,271 |
| Female |
$30,108 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.3% |
| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
28, 102, 111 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
1 mile |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Manchester |
| Runway |
9,250 feet |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
| Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
Manchester |
| Distance |
13 miles |
| Manchester, NH |
12 miles |
| Portland, ME |
94 miles |
| Boston, MA |
42 miles |
| New York City, NY |
242 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
269 miles |
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| Primary & Secondary |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
5 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| Grade Levels |
1-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
P K-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
2,780 |
1,868 |
3,136 |
766 |
| If no schools, district students attend:
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Distance: |
| Regional Career Technology Center(s): Pinkerton
Academy; Salem High School |
Region: 17 |
| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: |
Total Facilities: 27 |
Total Capacity: 1,122 |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College: Manchester; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
White Pines; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester; St.
Anselm |
| Derry Cooperative School System |
Education |
850 |
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| HCA Health Services of NH |
Health care administration |
850 |
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| Shaw's Supermarket |
Supermarket |
225 |
1980 |
| TMC Group |
Fragrance, seasonal gifts |
75 |
1972 |
| Electronics Corporation |
Industrial controls |
100 |
1980 |
| Standard Sash & Door Co. |
Door, window units |
100 |
1971 |
| McCord Winn & Textron, Inc. |
Automotive components |
100 |
1982 |
| Eastern Rainbow, Inc. |
Color separations |
80 |
1977 |
| Wal-mart |
Department store |
125 |
1992 |
| Victory |
Supermarket |
149 |
2000 |
| Annual Average |
1992 |
2002 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
17,993 |
22,015 |
| Employed |
16,320 |
20,513 |
| Unemployed |
1,673 |
1,502 |
| Unemployment Rate |
9.3% |
6.8% |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
84.9% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
9.7% |
| Public transportation |
0.8% |
| Walked |
1.4% |
| Other Means |
0.6% |
| Worked at home |
2.7% |
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| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.1 minutes |
| Goods Producing |
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| Average Employment |
1,781 |
1,277 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$696 |
$729 |
| Service Providing |
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| Average Employment |
5,717 |
5,668 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$555 |
$560 |
| Total Private Industry |
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| Average Employment |
7,497 |
6,945 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$589 |
$591 |
| Government |
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| Average Employment |
1,021 |
1,031 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$614 |
$622 |
| Total, Private plus Government |
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| Average Employment |
8,518 |
7,977 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$592 |
$595 |
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| X |
Municipal Parks |
| X |
Boys Club/Girls Club |
| X |
Golf Courses |
| X |
Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| X |
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| X |
Performing Arts Facilities |
| X |
Tourists Attractions |
| X |
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| X |
Youth Sports: Baseball |
| X |
Youth Sports: Soccer |
| X |
Youth Sports: Football |
| X |
Youth Sports: Basketball |
| X |
Youth Sports: Hockey |
| X |
Campgrounds |
| X |
Fishing/Hunting |
| X |
Boating/Marinas |
| X |
Snowmobile Trails |
| X |
Bicycle Trails |
| X |
Cross Country Skiing |
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| Nearest Ski Area: McIntyre |
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| Other: Lakes with public beach;
Robert Frost Homestead; Skateboard Park |
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Copyright 2003 Economic & Labor
Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved.
Updated 05/16/03 |
| Disclaimer: All information on
Atkinson, NH is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be
independently verified. Neither programmer, Paul Hamblett, or RE/MAX
Coast to Coast shall be responsible for any typographical errors,
misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. |
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