Town of Merrimack Walter Warren, Community Development Director PO Box 940, Town Office Merrimack, NH 03054
Telephone
424-3531
Fax
(603) 424-1408
E-mail
cddir@ci.merrimack.nh.us
Web Site
www.ci.merrimack.nh.us
Municipal Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
County
Hillsborough
Tourism Region
Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission
Nashua Regional
Regional Development
Gateway Industrial Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 5
State Senate
District 9
State Representative
District 58
Incorporated: 1746
Origin: Although first occupied in 1665, settlement did not begin until 1722, when the establishment of Brenton's Farm (Litchfield) presented the need of a ferry across the river to reach new settlements. The ferry concession was owned by Edward Lutwyche. When the town was separated from Nashua (then Dunstable) in 1746, it was given the name of the river, Merrimack. In 1774, Lutwyche's Ferry was sold to Revolutionary War patriot Matthew Thornton, giving it the current name of Thornton's Ferry.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 819 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Merrimack ranked fifth in both numeric and percent of population increase over fifty years, growing more than 13 times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 13 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 188 percent increase between 1960-1970. Merrimack's population increased by a total of 23,211 residents, going from 1,908 in 1950 to 25,119 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Merrimack was 26,394 residents, which ranked eighth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 791.7 persons per square mile of land area. Merrimack contains 32.6 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: Reeds Ferry, Souhegan Village, South Merrimack, Thorntons Ferry
Pennichuck Water Works, Merrimack Village District
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
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)
$20.24
2003 Equalization Ratio
95.1
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)
$19.07
2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
79.7%
Commercial Land and Buildings
19.4%
Other Property including Utilities
0.9%
HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units
9,398
2002 Single-Family Units
7,920
Building Permits Issued
83
2002 Multi-Family Units
1,270
Building Permits Issued
156
2002 Manufactured Housing Units
208
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2003
26,394
394,663
2000
25,119
380,841
1990
22,156
336,073
1980
15,406
276,608
1970
8,595
223,941
Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
12,514
Female
12,605
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
1,731
Age 5 to 19
6,110
Age 20 to 34
4,219
Age 35 to 54
9,183
Age 55 to 64
2,275
Age 65 and over
1,601
Median Age
36 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$27,748
Median 4-person family income
$72,011
Median household income
$68,817
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$51,725
Female
$31,528
Families below the poverty level
1.2%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
13,874
15,598
Employed
12,945
14,839
Unemployed
929
759
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
4.9%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
6,056
3,293
Average Weekly Wage
$911
$1,240
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
3,878
9,710
Average Weekly Wage
$410
$1,135
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
9,934
13,004
Average Weekly Wage
$715
$1,162
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
785
1,073
Average Weekly Wage
$556
$687
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
10,719
14,077
Average Weekly Wage
$704
$1,125
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Merrimack operates grades 1-12
District: SAU 26
Career Technology Center(s):
Nashua, Alvirne & Milford High Schools
Region: 16
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
3
1
1
3
Grade Levels
P R 1-5
6-8
9-12
K-12
Total Enrollment
1,922
1,254
1,597
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:18
Total Capacity:1,164
Nearest Community/Technical College:Nashua
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Thomas More; Rivier; St. Anselm; Daniel Webster; Hesser
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Fidelity
Financial services
3,500
1996
Sanders Associates, Inc.
Defense systems
816
1988
PC Connections, Inc.
Computer resale
700
1998
Kollsman Instrument Company
Electra optics
500
1991
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Malt beverages
531
1991
Nashua Corporation
Makes office papers & computer disks
450
1973
Merrimack School District
Education
800
St. Gobain
PTFE coated fabrics
253
1984
Amherst Technologies
Technology product & services provider
238
1999
Town of Merrimack
Municipal services
215
1746
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
3
State Routes
Everett Turnpike, 101A
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-293, Exit 3
Distance
11 miles
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Nashua
Runway
5,501 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
11 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
14 miles
Portland, ME
108 miles
Boston, MA
51 miles
New York City, NY
236 miles
Montreal, Quebec
272 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
87.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
7.8%
Public transportation
0.2%
Walked
0.5%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
3.5%
Mean Travel Time to Work
25.6 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
24%
Commuting to another NH community
61%
Commuting out-of-state
16%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
X
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
X
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
X
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X
Bowling Facilities
Museums
X
Cinemas
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
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
Other: Anheuser-Busch Tours
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