Greenville Board of Selectmen Linda Langille, Administrative Assistant PO Box 343, Main Street Greenville, NH 03048
Telephone
878-2084
Fax
(603) 878-5038
E-mail
officeasst@tds.net
Web Site
not available
Municipal Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4 pm, and Wednesday, 10 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 3 pm
County
Hillsborough
Tourism Region
Monadnock
Planning Commission
Southwest Region
Regional Development
Monadnock Business Ventures
Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 5
State Senate
District 11
State Representative
District 44
Incorporated: 1872
Origin: Once a part of Mason, Greenville is one of the state's newest and smallest towns, incorporated in 1872. The town is located at the High Falls on the Souhegan River, whose plentiful water power provided the town with the state's first industries, making cotton and woolen goods.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,072 residents in 1880
Population Trends: Population growth in Greenville was below the statewide average over each of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a less than one percent decrease between 1990-2000 to a 25 percent increase between 1970-1980. Over the fifty year period, Greenville's population increased by a total of 944 residents, going from 1,280 in 1950 to 2,224 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Greenville was 2,260 residents, which ranked 125th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 328.5 persons per square mile of land area. Greenville contains 6.9 square miles of land area and 0 square miles of inland water area.
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
83.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$17,901
Median 4-person family income
$48,750
Median household income
$39,545
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$34,792
Female
$26,295
Families below the poverty level
2.9%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
1,192
1,242
Employed
1,083
1,151
Unemployed
109
91
Unemployment Rate
9.1%
7.3%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
205
n
Average Weekly Wage
$573
n
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
74
n
Average Weekly Wage
$300
n
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
278
330
Average Weekly Wage
$500
$844
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
37
26
Average Weekly Wage
$456
$496
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
315
356
Average Weekly Wage
$495
$819
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Grades 1-12 are part of Mascenic Regional Cooperative (Greenville, Mason, New Ipswich
District: SAU 63
Career Technology Center(s):
Contoocook Valley Regional High School
Region: 14
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
1-4
Total Enrollment
146
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:1
Total Capacity:18
Nearest Community/Technical College:Nashua
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Franklin Pierce; Daniel Webster; Rivier
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Sea Change
Computer assembly
58
1995
Pilgrim Food, Inc.
Vinegar, apple juice, mustard
47
1971
Pioneer Plastics, Inc.
Molded products
20
1967
Red Brick Inn
Restaurant
20
1995
Lamarre Concrete
Concrete forms
13
1989
City Line
Auto sales
8
Approved Color Corporation
Color blends for plastics
6
1975
Granite State Casting Co.
Aluminum, bronze castings
5
1972
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
31, 45, 123, 124
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-293, Exit 4
Distance
35 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Jaffrey
Runway
2,982 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
36 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
28 miles
Portland, ME
126 miles
Boston, MA
67 miles
New York City, NY
218 miles
Montreal, Quebec
276 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
83.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
11.9%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
2.4%
Other Means
0.6%
Worked at home
1.7%
Mean Travel Time to Work
33.9 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
11%
Commuting to another NH community
62%
Commuting out-of-state
26%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
X
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
Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak
Other:
Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/23/04
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