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Canterbury, NH
Community Contact Canterbury Economic Development
Michael Capone
PO Box 500
Canterbury, NH 03224
Telephone (603) 783-9955
Fax (603) 783-0501
E-mail canterburyselectmen@verizon.net
Web Site not available
Municipal Office Hours Selectmen: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 am - 1 pm; Town Clerk: Monday, 9 am - 3 pm, Tuesday, 11 am - 6 pm, and Thursday, 4 pm - 8 pm
County Merrimack
Labor Market Area Concord NH Micro-NECTA
Tourism Region Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission Central NH Regional
Regional Development Capitol Region Economic Development Council
Election Districts
US Congress District 2
Executive Council District 2
State Senate District 7
State Representative Merrimack County District 6
Incorporated: 1741
Origin: First granted in 1727, the town was named for William Wake, Archbishop of Canterbury. Canterbury in England is famous for its
cathedral, and for being the center of English Christianity since 597 AD. The town was originally a fort or trading post where the Penacook
Indians came to trade. Canterbury was home to the last colony of Shakers, and the Canterbury Shaker Village is now a museum.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,038 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Canterbury's population grew at above-average rates over four of the last five decades. Growth rates ranged from a seven percent increase between 1950-1960 to a 58 percent increase between 1970-1980. Canterbury's population was over three times higher in 2000 than 1950, going from 627 in 1950 to 1,979 residents in 2000, a total increase of 1,352 residents. The 2004 Census estimate for Canterbury was 2,222 residents, which ranked 127th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2004: 50.6 persons per square mile of land area. Canterbury contains 43.9 square miles of land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area. Villages and Place Names: Boyce, Canterbury Station, Canterbury Center, Hills Corner, Kezer Seminary, Shaker Village
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 $1,806,998
Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 $2,818,052
Zoning Ordinance 1956/05
Master Plan 1998
Capital Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board
Boards and Commissions
Elected: Selectmen; Planning; Library Trustees
Appointed: Zoning; Conservation; Recreation; Recycling
Public Library Elkins Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating 6/9
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Concord Hospital, Concord
Distance: 12 miles Staffed Beds: 202
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric; Concord Electric
Natural Gas Supplier KeySpan
Water Supplier Private wells
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
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
Public Access Television Station No
High Speed Internet Service: Business Yes
Residential Yes
PROPERTY TAXES
2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $33.10
2004 Equalization Ratio 47.3
2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $15.58
2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings 95.2%
Commercial Land and Buildings 3.6%
Other Property including Utilities 1.2%
HOUSING
2003 Total Housing Units 934
2003 Single-Family Units 887
Building Permits Issued 32
2003 Multi-Family Units 35
Building Permits Issued 2
2003 Manufactured Housing Units 12
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2004 2,222 145,542
2000 1,991 136,716
1990 1,692 120,618
1980 1,410 98,302
1970 895 80,925
Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male 955 Female 1,024
Population by Age Group
Under age 5 108
Age 5 to 19 413
Age 20 to 34 219
Age 35 to 54 807
Age 55 to 64 227
Age 65 and over 205
Median Age 42.4 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher 93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 43.4%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $27,374
Median 4-person family income $62,583
Median household income $58,026
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male $41,302
Female $32,312
Families below the poverty level 2.0%
LABOR FORCE 1994 2004
Annual Average
Civilian labor force 1,166 1,292
Employed 1,140 1,254
Unemployed 26 38
Unemployment rate 2.2% 2.9%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1994 2004
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment 35 43
Average Weekly Wage $405 $533
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment 128 166
Average Weekly Wage $341 $534
Total Private Industry
Average Employment 162 208
Average Weekly Wage $355 $534
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment 33 67
Average Weekly Wage $374 $490
Total, Private Industry plus Government
Average Employment 195 275
Average Weekly Wage $358 $523
EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE
Schools students attend: Grades K-12 are part of Shaker Regional (Belmont, Canterbury) District: SAU 80
Career Technology Center(s): J. Oliva Huot Technical Center, Laconia; Winnisquam Regional High School, Tilton Region: 08
Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools 1 2
Grade Levels K R 1-5 1-8
Total Enrollment 131 n/a
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: Total Facilities: 2 Total Capacity: 44
Nearest Community/Technical College: Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Franklin Pierce Law
LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Gold Star Agricultural 60 +/-
Canterbury Shaker Village Tours, restaurant 15+
Canterbury Elementary School Education 25
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
State Routes 132
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 18
Distance 2 miles
Railroad State owned line
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Concord
Runway 6,005 feet
Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance 30 miles
Driving distance to select cities:
Manchester, NH 30 miles
Portland, Maine 107 miles
Boston, Mass. 79 miles
New York City, NY 277 miles
Montreal, Quebec 246 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK (Census 2000)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van 81.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van 5.5%
Public transportation 0.2%
Walked 1.7%
Other means 1.1%
Worked at home 10.1%
Mean Travel Time to Work 28.4 minutes
Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence 19%
Commuting to another NH community 77%
Commuting out-of-state 4%
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