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Wolfeboro, NH

Wolfeboro, NH
Community Contact Town of Wolfeboro
Paul J. Skowron, Town Manager
PO Box 629
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Telephone 569-8161
Fax (603) 569-8167
E-mail not available
Web Site not available
Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
County Carroll
Tourism Region Lakes
Planning Commission Lakes Region
Regional Development Wentworth Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
 District 1
Executive Council
 District 1
State Senate
 District 3
State Representative
 District 7
Incorporated: 1770
Origin: This town was first granted in 1759 to four young men of Portsmouth, and named Wolfeboro in honor of General James Wolfe, who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. In 1763, 2,300 acres were added to the 60 acres reserved for the governor. Governor John Wentworth established an estate on the site, known as Kingswood. This was the first summer country estate in northern New England.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 447 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Wolfeboro's population grew nearly two and a half times larger over the last five decades, with decennial growth rates ranging from a four percent increase between 1950-1960 to a 31 percent increase between 1970-1980. Over fifty years, Wolfeboro's population grew by a total of 3,502 residents, going from 2,581 residents in 1950 to 6,083 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Wolfeboro was 6,473 residents, which ranked 47th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 127.9 persons per square mile of land area. Wolfeboro contains 48.3 square miles of land area and 10.1 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: East Wolfeboro, Fernald, Keewayden, North Wolfeboro, South Wolfeboro, Stockbridge Corner, Wolfeboro Center, Wolfeboro Falls, Cotton Valley Station

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen/Town Manager
2004 Annual Budget $17,845,139
Zoning Ordinance 1950/04
Master Plan 1996
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; Conservation Commission; Historic district Commission

Public Library Wolfeboro Public

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s):
Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro
Distance: Local Staffed Beds: 42

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; Wolfeboro Electric
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Wolfeboro Water Dept.

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

Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
 Limited
Residential
 Limited

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000) $10.94
2003 Equalization Ratio 93.3
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000) $10.18

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
 92.0%
Commercial Land and Buildings
 7.8%
Other Property including Utilities
 0.1%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units 4,028
   
2002 Single-Family Units 3,374
Building Permits Issued
 70
2002 Multi-Family Units 547
Building Permits Issued
 0
2002 Manufactured Housing Units 107
   
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2003 6,473 46,134
2000 6,083 43,666
1990 4,807 35,410
1980 3,968 27,929
1970 3,036 18,548

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
 2,864 Female 3,219

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
 270
Age 5 to 19
 1,187
Age 20 to 34
 645
Age 35 to 54
 1,797
Age 55 to 64
 689
Age 65 and over
 1,495
Median Age
 45.3 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
 90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
 34.1%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $26,361
Median 4-person family income $53,269
Median household income $44,012

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
 $36,433
Female
 $29,850

Families below the poverty level 3.5%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1993 2003
Civilian Labor Force
 2,553 3,420
Employed
 2,437 3,332
Unemployed
 116 88
Unemployment Rate
 4.5% 2.6%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1993 2003
Goods Producing Industries
 
Average Employment
 282 372
Average Weekly Wage
 $366 $609
 
 
Service Providing Industries
 
Average Employment
 1,936 2,617
Average Weekly Wage
 $356 $551
 
 
Total Private Industry
 
Average Employment
 2,219 2,989
Average Weekly Wage
 $357 $558
 
 
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
 
Average Employment
 652 470
Average Weekly Wage
 $488 $634
 
 
Total, Private plus Government
 
Average Employment
 2,871 3,459
Average Weekly Wage
 $387 $568
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Grades K-12 are part of Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) District: SAU 49
Career Technology Center(s): Kingswood Regional High School Region: 09

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
 2 1 1 1
Grade Levels
 K 1-6 7-8 9-12 9-12
Total Enrollment
 560 504 932
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 4 Total Capacity: 259
Nearest Community/Technical College: Laconia
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; University of NH

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Governor Wentworth School District Education 472
Huggins Hospital Health care 323
Town of Wolfeboro Municipal services 232
Sunbridge Nursing care 100-120
Brewster Academy Private school 100
Wickers Manufacture thermal underwear 91
Wolfeboro Inn Hotel, conference center 70-75
GI Plastek Plastic moldings 70









TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 28, 109, 109A
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 15
  Distance 40 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Wolfeboro
Runway
     2,540 feet
Lighted?
 Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Pease
Distance

47 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
 50 miles
Portland, ME
 99 miles
Boston, MA
 102 miles
New York City, NY
 310 miles
Montreal, Quebec
 257 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
 74.6%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
 13.4%
Public transportation
 0.2%
Walked
 3.3%
Other Means
 1.8%
Worked at home
 6.7%
Mean Travel Time to Work 27 minutes


Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
 57%
Commuting to another NH community
 36%
Commuting out-of-state
 7%
   
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X Municipal Parks

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

Bowling Facilities
X Museums

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
X Youth Sports: Hockey
X Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
X Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
X Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   

Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
   

Other: Hampshire Pewter; Wentworth State Beach; Skateboard Park

Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/23/04

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