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Salem, NH, 03079

Incorporated:	1750
Community Contact:	Salem Planning Department Ross Moldoff, Planning Director 33 Geremonty Drive Salem, NH 03079
Telephone:	(603)890-2080
Fax:	(603) 898-1223
E-mail:	rmoldoff@ci.salem.nh.us
Web Site:	www.townofsalemnh.org
City/Town Office Hours:	Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
County:	Rockingham
Labor Market Area:	Lawrence, MA-NH
Planning Commission:	Rockingham
New Hampshire Region:	Merrimack Valley

Demographics, 2000 Census: From 1990 to 2000, population in Salem grew by 19.9 percent, adding 2,366 residents for a total of 28,112. It is the sixth largest community in the state. The median age is 38.1, with 25.3 percent under the age of 18 and 11.5 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 10,402, with an average size of 2.7 persons. Of those, 7,602 are family households, with an average size of 3.2 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 10,866 total housing units.

Population density, 2002: 1,151.7 persons per square mile of land area, the 6th highest among the cities and towns. Salem contains 24.8 square miles of land area and 1.1 square miles of inland water area.

Origin: As early as 1736, Salem was the North Parish of Methuen, Massachusetts, or Methuen District. In 1741, when the boundary line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire was re-established, the North Parish became part of New Hampshire, and was given the name Salem, taken from nearby Salem, Massachusetts. Salem is home to Canobie Lake, the Canobie Lake Amusement Park, and Rockingham Park.

Municipal Services
City/Town Office Hours:	M-F 8:30-5 pm

Type of Government	Selectmen/Town Manager
Annual Budget 2001	$30,000,000
Planning Board	Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By	Planning Director
Zoning Ordinance	1962/03
Master Plan	2001
Capitol Improvement Plan	Yes

Public Library

Kelley

Emergency Services:
Police Department	Full-time
Fire Department	Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating	3/9
Emergency Medical Service	Full-time

Nearest Hospital(s):
Parkland Medical, Derry; Holy Family, Methuen MA
Distance: 7 miles	Staffed Beds: 82; 271

Property Taxes:
2002 Total Tax Rate	$19.68
2002 Equalization Ratio	67.8
2002 Full Value Tax Rate	$13.24

2002 Property Valuation:

Residential	65.3%
Commercial	33.7%
Other	1.1%

Utilities:
Electric Supplier	Granite State
Natural Gas Supplier	Northern Utilities
Water Supplier	Salem Water Dept.

Sanitation	Municipal
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	11,120
2001 Single-Family Units	8,142
Building Permits Issued	125
2001 Multi-Family Units	2,169
Building Permits Issued	0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units	809
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing	$168,900
Median Gross Rent (monthly)	$709

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	13,994
Female	14,118

Population by Age Group
Under age 5	1,783
Age 5 to 19	5,887
Age 20 to 34	4,749
Age 35 to 54	9,584
Age 55 to 64	2,869
Age 65 and over	3,240
Median Age	38.1

Total Households	10,402	Ave. Size	2.7 persons
Total Families	7,602	Ave. Size	3.2 persons

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.4%

Annual Income, 1999
Per capita income	$26,170
Median 4-person family income	$67,278
Median household income	$58,090

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male	$46,330
Female	$31,031

Families below the poverty level

3.1%

Transportation:
Road Access	Federal Routes
	State Routes	28, 38, 97

Nearest Interstate, Exit		I-93, Exit 1-2
	Distance	Local access

Railroad	Boston & Maine
Public Transportation	No

Nearest Airport

Manchester

Runway	9,250 feet
Lighted?	Yes
Navigational Aids?	Yes

Nearest Commercial Airport	Manchester
Distance	22 miles

Driving distance to:
Manchester, NH	23 miles
Portland, ME	86 miles
Boston, MA	34 miles
New York City, NY	234 miles
Montreal, Quebec	279 miles

Education / Child Care Facilities
Primary & Secondary	Elementary	Middle/Junior High	High School	Private/Parochial
Number of Schools	6	1	1	2
Grade Levels	P-5	6-8	9-12	K-8
Total Enrollment	1,899	1,201	2,004	209

If no schools, district students attend:	Distance:
Regional Career Technology Center: Salem High School; Pinkerton Academy	Region: 17

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:

Total Facilities: 34

Total Capacity: 1,111

Nearest Community/Technical College: Nashua

Nearest Colleges or Universities: White Pines

Largest Employers	Product / Service	Employees	Established
Hadco Corporation	Printed circuit boards	360
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital	Comprehensive physical rehab	300
JC Penney Co., Inc.	Retail department store	200
Key Packaging Industries Corporation	High density polyethylene	190
ServiceMaster	In home & janitorial cleaning	170
Reliable Security Guard Agency	Security guard services	135
Salem Haven, Inc.	Elderly home	120
The Home Depot	Building supply	100

Labor Force:
Annual Average	1992	2002
Civilian Labor Force	15,652	19,271
Employed	13,904	17,847
Unemployed	1,748	1,424
Unemployment Rate	11.2%	7.4%

Commuting to Work:	(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van	88.8%
Carpooled, car/truck/van	6.9%
Public transportation	0.2%
Walked	1.0%
Other Means	0.9%
Worked at home	2.3%

Mean Travel Time to Work	26.4 minutes

Employment & Wages	2001	2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment	3,596	3,134
Average Weekly Wage	$1,198	$1,283

Service Providing
Average Employment	16,529	16,489
Average Weekly Wage	$595	$596

Total Private Industry
Average Employment	20,125	19,623
Average Weekly Wage	$703	$706

Government
Average Employment	1,051	1,098
Average Weekly Wage	$765	$773

Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment	21,176	20,721
Average Weekly Wage	$706	$709

Recreational Facilities
X	Municipal Parks
X	Boys Club/Girls Club
X	Golf Courses
X	Swimming: Outdoor Facility
X	Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X	Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X	Bowling Facilities
X	Museums
X	Tourists Attractions
X	Youth Sports: Baseball
X	Youth Sports: Soccer
X	Youth Sports: Football
X	Youth Sports: Basketball
X	Youth Sports: Hockey
X	Boating/Marinas

Nearest Ski Area: McIntyre

Other: Rockingham Park; Canobi Lake Park; Salem Town Forest

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