Town of New Boston Nicola Strong, Planning Coordinator PO Box 250 New Boston, NH 03070
Telephone
487-5504ext.111
Fax
(603) 487-2975
E-mail
planning@new-boston.nh.us
Web Site
www.new-boston.nh.us
Municipal Office Hours
Town Clerk: Monday, 9 am - 7 pm, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, and Thursday, 4 pm - 8 pm; Tax Collector: Monday and Wednesday, 9 am - 1 pm
County
Hillsborough
Tourism Region
Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission
Southern NH
Regional Development
Capitol Region Economic Development Council
Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 5
State Senate
District 9
State Representative
District 45
Incorporated: 1763
Origin: First granted by Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts in 1736 to several Boston families. The town was to have been called Lanestown or Piscataquog Township. Not all the grantees took up their claims, and the land was regranted ten years later to colonizers from Londonderry, New Hampshire. In 1763, Governor Benning Wentworth formally adopted the long-used name of New Boston.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,202 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Growing faster than the statewide average rate over four of the last five decades, New Boston's population grew nearly five times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a seven percent increase between 1950-1960 to a 67 percent increase between 1980-1990. New Boston's population grew by a total of 3,273 residents, going from 865 in 1950 to 4,138 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for New Boston was 4,643 residents, which ranked 72nd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 102.2 persons per square mile of land area. New Boston contains 43.0 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$26,488
Median 4-person family income
$69,458
Median household income
$66,020
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$47,173
Female
$32,417
Families below the poverty level
3.1%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
1,908
2,575
Employed
1,818
2,482
Unemployed
90
93
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
3.6%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
79
73
Average Weekly Wage
$341
$719
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
137
326
Average Weekly Wage
$288
$532
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
215
398
Average Weekly Wage
$307
$566
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
139
123
Average Weekly Wage
$441
$500
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
354
522
Average Weekly Wage
$360
$550
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
New Boston operates grades 1-6; grades 7-12 are tuitioned to Goffstown
District: SAU 19
Career Technology Center(s):
Manchester School of Technology
Region: 15
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
P K 1-6
Total Enrollment
505
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:6
Total Capacity:159
Nearest Community/Technical College:Manchester
Nearest Colleges or Universities:St. Anselm; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Computer Management Dynamics
Computer systems design & consulting
20
1980
Molly Stark
Restaurant
20
1979
Rising Generation Learning Center
Day care
12
1988
Daniel's Garage
Propane, oil, drilling, blasting
12
Hunter's Angling Supplies
Fishing supplies
11
1980
Mr. Gee's Tire Corp.
Tires
10
1976
Dodge's General Store
Retail
8
1872
Dodge Farms
Agriculture
6
1918
Bank of New Hampshire
Banking
6
1992
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
13, 77, 136
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-293, Exit 4
Distance
18 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Runway
9,250 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
17 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
16 miles
Portland, ME
114 miles
Boston, MA
65 miles
New York City, NY
253 miles
Montreal, Quebec
261 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
82.4%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
10.5%
Public transportation
0.5%
Walked
1.3%
Other Means
0.6%
Worked at home
4.7%
Mean Travel Time to Work
32.7 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
16%
Commuting to another NH community
78%
Commuting out-of-state
6%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
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
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
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): Pat's Peak
Other: Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair; Deland Forest Sanctuary
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