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Barnstead New Hampshire

Barnstead, NH
Community Contact
Barnstead Board of Selectmen
John O'Neil, Chairman
PO Box 11, Route 126
Center Barnstead, NH 03225

Telephone (603) 269-4071
Fax (603) 269-4072
E-mail barntownhall@metrocast.net
Web Site www.barnstead.org

Municipal Office Hours Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, and Tuesday, 9:00 am - 7 pm

County Belknap
Labor Market Area Concord NH Micro-NECTA
Tourism Region Lakes
Planning Commission Lakes Region
Regional Development Belknap County Economic Development Council

Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 2
State Senate
District 4
State Representative
Belknap County District 5
Incorporated: 1727

Origin: Granted in 1727, the town was established to deal with rapidly expanding population in the seacoast area. A majority of new settlers came from either Barnstable on Cape Cod or Hampstead on Long Island, and the town's name is a conjunction of the two. The town includes three villages, South Barnstead, Center Barnstead, and Barnstead; and is home to at least nine lakes and ponds.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 807 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Decennial population growth rates in Barnstead have ranged from virtually no change between 1950-1960, when the population increased by only four residents, to a 105 percent increase between 1970-1980, when the population more than doubled in size. Barnstead's population went from 846 in 1950 to 3,886 in 2000, a total increase of 3,040 residents. The 2004 Census estimate for Barnstead was 4,433 residents, which ranked 80th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2004: 103.2 persons per square mile of land area. Barnstead contains 42.9 square miles of land area and 2.0 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: Barnstead Parade, Center Barnstead, Lockes Corner, South Barnstead, North Barnstead

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2004 $2,792,354
Budget: School Appropriations $4,242,627
Zoning Ordinance 1971/03
Master Plan 2003
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Budget Committee; Library Trustees
Appointed:
Zoning Board; Parks & Recreation; Conservation Commission

Public Library Oscar Foss Memorial

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 9/10
Emergency Medical Service Municipal

Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital or Frisbie Memorial, Rochester
Distance: 21 miles Staffed Beds: 202; 70

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Locke Lake Colony;
Central Water Co., Inc.

Sanitation Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Recycling Program
Mandatory

Telephone Company Verizon; Union
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
Public Access Television Station Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
unknown
Residential
unknown

PROPERTY TAXES
2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $20.84
2004 Equalization Ratio 77.8
2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $16.18

2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
96.6%
Commercial Land and Buildings
2.0%
Other Property including Utilities
1.3%

HOUSING
2003 Total Housing Units 2,304
   
2003 Single-Family Units 2,066
Building Permits Issued
35
2003 Multi-Family Units 112
Building Permits Issued
0
2003 Manufactured Housing Units 126
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2004 4,433 60,858
2000 3,914 56,576
1990 3,105 49,294
1980 2,292 42,884
1970 1,119 32,367

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,981
Female
1,905

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
243
Age 5 to 19
865
Age 20 to 34
609
Age 35 to 54
1,335
Age 55 to 64
411
Age 65 and over
423
Median Age
38.8 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
86.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $19,773
Median 4-person family income $49,404
Median household income $47,449

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$34,130
Female
$24,904

Families below the poverty level 2.8%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1994 2004
Civilian Labor Force
2,007 2,392
Employed
1,920 2,307
Unemployed
87 85
Unemployment Rate
4.3% 3.6%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1994 2004
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
125 68
Average Weekly Wage
$292 $519
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
92 158
Average Weekly Wage
$289 $408
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
217 226
Average Weekly Wage
$291 $441
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
95 155
Average Weekly Wage
$403 $450
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
312 381
Average Weekly Wage
$325 $445
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Barnstead operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are jointly managed with Alton District: SAU 51/JMA
Career Technology Center(s): Concord High School; Pembroke Academy Region: 11

Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
P K 1-8
Total Enrollment
593

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: Total Facilities: 4 Total Capacity: 77
Nearest Community/Technical College: Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH; Franklin Pierce Law

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Barnstead Elementary School Education 82
Barnstead Country Store General merchandise 22 1988
Bosco Bell Convenience store, gas 14
Town of Barnstead Municipal services 34
JJ Goodwin's Restaurant 8 1997
Barton's Lumber Lumber Yard 15

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 28, 126
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 14
         Distance 20 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Concord
Runway
    6,005 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
29 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
28 miles
Portland, ME
95 miles
Boston, MA
87 miles
New York City, NY
285 miles
Montreal, Quebec
271 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
82.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
11.0%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
0.9%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
5.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work 36.6 minutes

Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence
14%
Commuting to another NH community
82%
Commuting out-of-state
3%
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RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
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
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
   
Other: Outdoor Hockey and skating rinks; outdoor basketball courts

Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 05/25/05

All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
Here a sample of Homes Condos for sale on Barnstead NH. See all Barnstead NH Real Estate
Town Type Price Body of Water Bedrooms Water Frontage
Barnstead NH Home   $669,900 Beds: 4   
Barnstead NH Home   $500,000 Waterfront on Big Beds: 5   1600
Barnstead NH Home   $479,000 Waterfront on Half Moon Beds: 3   100
Barnstead NH Home   $474,900 Waterfront on Lower Suncook Beds: 3   116
Barnstead NH Home   $379,900 Waterfront on Locke Beds: 2   
Barnstead NH Home   $379,900 Waterfront on Locke Beds: 4   
Barnstead NH Home   $369,900 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 3   100
Barnstead NH Home  New or Updated! $365,000 Waterfront on Halfmoon Lake Beds: 3   90
Barnstead NH Home   $359,900 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 4   140
Barnstead NH Home   $349,900 Waterfront on Suncook Lake Beds: 2   100
Barnstead NH Home   $349,900 Waterfront on Suncook Lake Beds: 2   80
Barnstead NH Home   $349,000 Waterfront on Suncook Lake Beds: 3   
Barnstead NH Home   $339,900 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 3   70
Barnstead NH Home  New or Updated! $339,900 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 3   102
Barnstead NH Home   $320,000 Waterfront on Suncook Lake Beds: 3   200
Barnstead NH Home   $319,500 Waterfront on Suncook River Beds: 3   1200
Barnstead NH Home   $309,500 Waterfront on Lower Suncook Beds: 4   125
Barnstead NH Home   $300,000 Waterfront on Lower Suncook Beds: 4   
Barnstead NH Home   $299,900 Waterfront on Lower Suncook Beds: 4   
Barnstead NH Home   $279,000 Waterfront on Lower Suncook Beds: 2   
Barnstead NH Home   $275,000 Waterfront on Huntress Pond Beds: 3   170
Barnstead NH Home   $274,500 Waterfront on Half Moon Beds: 1   150
Barnstead NH Home   $259,900 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 3   90
Barnstead NH Home   $259,900 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 3   
Barnstead NH Home   $258,500 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 3   
Barnstead NH Home   $249,900 Waterfront on Locke/Halfmoon Beds: 3   
Barnstead NH Home   $249,900 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 3   
Barnstead NH Home   $249,000 Waterfront on Locke Lake Beds: 3   
Barnstead NH Home   $248,700 Waterfront on Locke/Halfmoon Beds: 3   
Barnstead NH Home   $244,900 Waterfront on Locke/Halfmoon Beds: 3   
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