Londonderry Economic Development Department Andre Garron, Director, AICP 50 Nashua Road Londonderry, NH 03053
Telephone
432-1100 x101
Fax
(603) 432-1128
E-mail
agarron@londonderry.org
Web Site
www.londonderry.org
Municipal Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
County
Rockingham
Tourism Region
Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission
Southern NH
Regional Development
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 4
State Senate
District 14
State Representative
District 75
Incorporated: 1722
Origin: This region, first called Nutfield because of the heavy woods, was settled in 1718. In 1722 it was given the name Londonderry, after the Irish settlement of Scots colonists. The Irish name was originally Derry Calgach, Calgach meaning fierce warrior and Derry meaning oak woods. Early settlers spread out into surrounding villages, bringing Scottish and Irish names like as Antrim, Derry, and Dunbarton. Londonderry was the second largest town in early colonial times, and Derry and Windham were formed from it.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 2,622 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Londonderry had the fourth highest population increase over fifty years, growing more than 14 times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 17 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 154 percent increase between 1970-1980. Londonderry's population increased by a total of 21,596 residents, the sixth highest number, going from 1,640 in 1950 to 23,236 in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Londonderry was 24,201 residents, which ranked ninth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 566.2 persons per square mile of land area. Londonderry contains 42.0 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: North Londonderry, West Derry, Wilson
Pennichuck & Manchester Water Works; Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Municipal
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
None
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
Yes
Residential
Yes
PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000)
$21.98
2003 Equalization Ratio
78.0
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)
$17.05
2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
68.0%
Commercial Land and Buildings
17.1%
Other Property including Utilities
14.9%
HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units
7,972
2002 Single-Family Units
6,648
Building Permits Issued
108
2002 Multi-Family Units
996
Building Permits Issued
0
2002 Manufactured Housing Units
328
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2003
24,201
290,102
2000
23,236
277,359
1990
19,781
245,845
1980
13,598
190,345
1970
5,346
138,951
Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
11,443
Female
11,793
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
1,726
Age 5 to 19
6,500
Age 20 to 34
3,408
Age 35 to 54
8,670
Age 55 to 64
1,699
Age 65 and over
1,233
Median Age
35 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$26,491
Median 4-person family income
$73,513
Median household income
$70,501
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$50,566
Female
$33,821
Families below the poverty level
1.6%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
11,929
14,715
Employed
11,152
14,008
Unemployed
777
707
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
4.8%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
1,657
2,938
Average Weekly Wage
$590
$987
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
4,977
8,593
Average Weekly Wage
$429
$679
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
6,634
11,532
Average Weekly Wage
$469
$757
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
698
1,162
Average Weekly Wage
$599
$684
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
7,331
12,694
Average Weekly Wage
$482
$751
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Londonderry operates grades 1-12
District: SAU 12
Career Technology Center(s):
Pinkerton Academy; Salem High School
Region: 17
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
4
1
1
2
Grade Levels
P K 1-5
6-8
9-12
K-12
Total Enrollment
2,586
1,382
1,732
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:33
Total Capacity:1,473
Nearest Community/Technical College:Nashua
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Chester College of New England; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Londonderry School District
Education
450
Summit Packaging
Manufacturer
320
United Parcel Service Inc.
Parcel delivery
288
1993
Insight Techonologies
Manufacturing
300
Shaw's Supermarket
Supermarket
200
K Mart
Department store
150
1993
Wire Belt
Manufacturer
128
Stonyfield Farms
Yogurt
120
Federal Express
Parcel delivery
100
1992
Continental Paving
Road Construction
100
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
28, 102, 128
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 4/5
Distance
Local access
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Runway
9,250 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
Local
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
11 miles
Portland, ME
96 miles
Boston, MA
44 miles
New York City, NY
244 miles
Montreal, Quebec
270 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
86.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
7.9%
Public transportation
1.3%
Walked
0.6%
Other Means
0.7%
Worked at home
3.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work
29.7 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
22%
Commuting to another NH community
50%
Commuting out-of-state
28%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
X
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X
Bowling Facilities
X
Museums
X
Cinemas
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
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
Other: Hiking
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