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Northwood, NH  03261
Incorporated: 1773
Community Contact: Town of Northwood
Stephen Fournier, Chairman
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
Telephone: (603)942-5586
Fax: (603) 942-9107
E-mail: administrator@town.northwood.nh.us
Web Site: www.town.northwood.nh.us
City/Town Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 9 am - 2 pm, Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm, and the second and last Saturday of each month, 9 am - 12 noon
County: Rockingham
Labor Market Area: Concord
Planning Commission: Strafford Regional
New Hampshire Region: Merrimack Valley
 
 
 
Demographics, 2000 Census: From 1990 to 2000, Northwood’s population grew by 16.5 percent to 3,640, adding 516 residents. The median age is 36.9, with 27.1 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 9.0 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 1,347, with an average size of 2.7 persons. Of those, 1,001 are family households, with an average size of 3.1 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 1,905 total housing units.
 
Population density, 2002: 131.8 persons per square mile of land area. Northwood contains 28.1 square miles of land area and 2.1 square miles of inland water area.
 
Origin: First settled in 1763, Northwood separated from Nottingham and was incorporated in 1773. The town was also known as North Woods and Northwood Narrows, a name still used. At one time, there were some 12 sawmills in the town, five of which were replaced by shoe factories. More recently, the town has been a popular vacation spot, being home to ten lakes, including Bow, Pleasant, and Harvey Lakes.
 
Municipal Services
City/Town Office Hours: MTF 9-2 pm, Th 9-4 pm, 2nd & last Sat. of the month 9-12
Type of Government Selectmen
Annual Budget 2003 $1,999,396
Planning Board Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance 1968/03
Master Plan 1998
Capitol Improvement Plan No
Public Library Chesley Memorial
Emergency Services:
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full & part-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 9/10
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer
Nearest Hospital:
Frisbie Memorial, Rochester
Distance: 15 miles

Staffed Beds: 70

Property Taxes:
2003 Total Tax Rate $36.98
2003 Equalization Ratio 56
2003 Full Value Tax Rate $15.92
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential 89.3%
Commercial 7.9%
Other 2.9%
Utilities:
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Northwood Ridge Water District
Sanitation Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Curbside Trash Pickup No
Mandatory Recycling Program Yes
Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service  
Business Cable Internet Service Yes
Residential Cable Internet Service Yes
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units 1,950
2001 Single-Family Units 1,531
Building Permits Issued 15
2001 Multi-Family Units 155
Building Permits Issued 0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units 264
2000 Census Housing Costs  
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing $114,500
Median Gross Rent (monthly) $589
Demographics
Total Population

Community

County

2000

6,178

277,359

1990

5,188

245,845

1980

4,397

190,345

1970

2,291

138,951

2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male

1,823

Female

1,817

Population by Age Group
Under age 5 223
Age 5 to 19 862
Age 20 to 34 616
Age 35 to 54 1,284
Age 55 to 64 326
Age 65 and over 329
Median Age 36.9
Total Households 1,347

Ave. Size

2.7 persons
Total Families 1,001

Ave. Size

3.1 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher 23.9%
Annual Income, 1999
Per capita income $21,491
Median 4-person family income $53,953
Median household income $50,675
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male $36,161
Female $27,721
Families below the poverty level 1.5%
Transportation:
Road Access Federal Routes 4, 202
  State Routes 9, 43, 152
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 15
         Distance 21 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Concord
Runway

6,005 feet

Lighted?

Yes

Navigational Aids?

Yes

Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance 25 miles
Driving distance to:
Manchester, NH 25 miles
Portland, ME 74 miles
Boston, MA 77 miles
New York City, NY 285 miles
Montreal, Quebec 273 miles
Education / Child Care Facitities:
Primary & Secondary Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools 1   1  
Grade Levels K-8   9-12  
Total Enrollment 488   639  
If no schools, district students attend: Distance:
Regional Career Technology Center(s): Dover HS; Somersworth HS; Creteau Reg. Voc Ctr Region: 12
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 2

Total Capacity: 59

Nearest Community/Technical College: Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH
Largest Employers Product / Service Employees Established
AM Traditional Stencils Stencils, brass, jewelry 40 1982
DR Dimes Co. Chairs 30  
Harding Metals Junkyard 30  
Weather Guard, Inc. Mobile home additions 14  
American Calan Inc. Agriculture research equipment 10 1973
New England Signal Street lighting 10  
Bank of New Hampshire Banking 9  
Noel's Bird Feeders Bird feeder manufacturing 4 1969
Hannaford Brothers Supermarket    
Labor Force:
Annual Average 1992 2002
Civilian Labor Force 1,752 2,175
Employed 1,609 2,072
Unemployed 143 103
Unemployment Rate 8.2% 4.7%
Commuting to Work: (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van 85.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van 6.5%
Public transportation 0.0%
Walked 1.1%
Other Means 0.4%
Worked at home 6.8%
   
Mean Travel Time to Work 33.5 minutes
Employment & Wages: 2001 2002
Goods Producing    
Average Employment 164 154
Average Weekly Wage $675 $720
     
Service Providing    
Average Employment 434 473
Average Weekly Wage $411 $414
     
Total Private Industry    
Average Employment 598 627
Average Weekly Wage $484 $489
     
Government    
Average Employment 142 168
Average Weekly Wage $401 $480
     
Total, Private plus Government    
Average Employment 740 795
Average Weekly Wage $468 $487
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
Recreational Facilities
X Municipal Parks
X Swimming: Outdoor 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
   
Nearest Ski Area: Ragged Mountain, Gunstock
   
Other: Northwood Meadows State Park; antiques

 

Copyright 2003 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 05/16/03

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