Town of Litchfield Diane Jerry, Town Clerk/Tax Collector Two Liberty Way, Suite 3 Litchfield, NH 03052
Telephone
424-4045
Fax
(603) 424-3014
E-mail
not available
Web Site
www.litchfield.mv.com
Municipal Office Hours
Selectmen and Building Dept.: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, 10 am - 6 pm, Tuesday, 9 am - 4 pm, and Wednesday through Friday, 8 am - 3 pm
County
Hillsborough
Tourism Region
Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission
Nashua Regional
Regional Development
Gateway Industrial Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 4
State Senate
District 18
State Representative
District 58
Incorporated: 1734
Origin: Known as Naticook until 1729 when the land was granted as Brenton's Farm to William Brenton, Governor of Rhode Island and son-in-law to Governor Cranston. Following Brenton's death in 1749, the land was granted to new settlers, and named in honor of George Henry Lee, Earl of Litchfield. Litchfield was the opposite landing-site of Thornton's Ferry, originating across the Merrimack River in the town of Merrimack.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 357 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Litchfield had the second highest percent increase in population over fifty years, growing more than 17 times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 33 percent increase between both 1980-1990 and 1990-2000 to a 192 percent increase between 1970-1980. Litchfield's population increased by a total of 6,933 residents, going from 427 in 1950 to 7,360 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Litchfield was 7,975 residents, which ranked 37th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 509.5 persons per square mile of land area. Litchfield contains 14.9 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland water area.
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$25,203
Median 4-person family income
$76,931
Median household income
$73,302
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$46,809
Female
$33,488
Families below the poverty level
2.2%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
3,613
4,490
Employed
3,419
4,259
Unemployed
194
231
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
5.1%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
125
157
Average Weekly Wage
$516
$894
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
148
318
Average Weekly Wage
$317
$552
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
273
475
Average Weekly Wage
$408
$665
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
170
291
Average Weekly Wage
$342
$589
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
443
766
Average Weekly Wage
$382
$636
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Litchfield operates grades 1-10; grades 11-12 are tuitioned to Hudson
District: SAU 27
Career Technology Center(s):
Nashua, Alvirne & Milford High Schools
Region: 16
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
1
1
Grade Levels
P 1-4
5-8
9-12
K-12
Total Enrollment
570
579
448
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:4
Total Capacity:96
Nearest Community/Technical College:Nashua; Manchester
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Daniel Webster; Rivier; Thomas More; Hesser; St. Anselm
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
NE Small Tube
Manufacturing
70
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
3A
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 4
Distance
9 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Runway
9,250 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
8 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
11 miles
Portland, ME
105 miles
Boston, MA
51 miles
New York City, NY
236 miles
Montreal, Quebec
270 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
87.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
9.8%
Public transportation
0.4%
Walked
0.0%
Other Means
0.2%
Worked at home
1.9%
Mean Travel Time to Work
30.9 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
6%
Commuting to another NH community
72%
Commuting out-of-state
22%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
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
X
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
Other:
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