| Pittsfield, NH | | Community Contact | Pittsfield Town Office
Leon Kenison, Town Administrator
85 Main Street
Pittsfield, NH 03263
| | Telephone | (603) 435-6773 | | Fax | (603) 435-7922 | | E-mail |
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| | Web Site | www.pittsfield-nh.com
| | Municipal Office Hours | Monday, 11 am - 7 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
| | County | Merrimack | | Labor Market Area | Concord NH Micro-NECTA | | Tourism Region | Lakes | | Planning Commission | Central NH Regional | | Regional Development | Capital Regional Development Council
| | Election Districts | | | US Congress | District 2 | | Executive Council | District 2 | | State Senate | District 17 | | State Representative | Merrimack County District 8 | | Incorporated: 1782
| Origin: For many years, this territory was the unnamed northern parish of Chichester. In 1782, John Cram, William Chase, and Jonathan Leavitt Jr. petitioned the legislature on behalf of residents for incorporation of a parish separate from Chichester. The petition was granted in March 1782. Like Pittsburg in the north, Pittsfield was named for William Pitt, Prime Minister of England, and a great friend of the Colonies prior to the American Revolution, who had died in1778. Pittsfield was home to Hiram Americanus Tuttle, Governor of New Hampshire, 1891-1893.
| Villages and Place Names: Rings Corner, Websters Mill, South Pittsfield
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 888 residents in 1790
| Population Trends: Population change for Pittsfield totaled 1,634 over 50 years, from 2,321 in 1950 to 3,955 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 29 percent increase between 1980 and 1990, accounting for half of the total numeric increase. The 2006 Census estimate for Pittsfield was 4,402 residents, which ranked 86th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
| Population Density, 2006: 182.5 persons per square mile of land area. Pittsfield contains 24.1 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.
| | Type of Government | Selectmen | | Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2007 | $5,328,710 | | Budget: School Appropriations, 2008 | $9,467,221 | | Zoning Ordinance | 1988/06 | | Master Plan | 2001 | | Capitol Improvement Plan | Yes | | Industrial Plans Reviewed By | Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | | Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Trust Funds; Ethics | | Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Economic Development; Parks & Recreation |
| Public Library | Josiah Carpenter |
| Police Department | Full-time | | Fire Department | Volunteer | | Town Fire Insurance Rating | 6/9 | | Emergency Medical Service | Full-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s) | Distance | Staffed Beds | | Concord Hospital, Concord | 16 miles | 295 | | | | | | | | |
| Electric Supplier | PSNH; NH Electric Coop | | Natural Gas Supplier | None | | Water Supplier | Pittsfield Aqueduct Co. |
| Sanitation | Municipal | | Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant | Yes | | Solid Waste Disposal | | | Curbside Trash Pickup | None | | Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No | | Recycling | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company | Verizon | | Cellular Telephone Access | Yes | | Cable Television Access | Yes | | Public Access Television Station | Yes | | High Speed Internet Service: | | | Business | Yes | | Residential | Yes |
| | | 2006 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) | $22.60 | | 2006 Equalization Ratio | 100 | | 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) | $22.48 |
| 2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type | | Residential Land and Buildings | 86.9% | | Commercial Land and Buildings | 11.6% | | Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.5% |
| | | 2006 Total Housing Units | 1,776 | | | | | 2006 Single-Family Units | 1,084 | | Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units | 8 | | 2006 Multi-Family Units | 575 | | Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units | 2 | | 2006 Manufactured Housing Units | 117 | | |  | | | | | Total Population | Community | County | | 2006 | 4,402 | 148,085 | | 2000 | 3,955 | 136,716 | | 1990 | 3,713 | 120,618 | | 1980 | 2,889 | 98,302 | | 1970 | 2,517 | 80,925 |
| Census 2000 Demographics | | Population by Gender | | Male | 1,898 | Female | 2,033 |
| Population by Age Group | | Under age 5 | 269 | | Age 5 to 19 | 943 | | Age 20 to 34 | 742 | | Age 35 to 54 | 1,257 | | Age 55 to 64 | 312 | | Age 65 and over | 408 | | Median Age | 35.1 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over | | High school graduate or higher | 78.8% | | Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% |
| | | Per capita income | $21,082 | | Median 4-person family income | $44,233 | | Median household income | $38,833 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers | | Male | $31,726 | | Female | $24,750 |
| Families below the poverty level | 6.8% |
| | | Annual Average | 1996 | 2006 | | Civilian Labor Force | 2,063 | 2,413 | | Employed | 1,988 | 2,330 | | Unemployed | 75 | 83 | | Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| | | Annual Average Covered Employment | 1996 | 2006 | | Goods Producing Industries | | | | Average Employment | 607 | 558 | | Average Weekly Wage | $525 | $873 | | | | | | Service Providing Industries | | | | Average Employment | 271 | 295 | | Average Weekly Wage | $376 | $567 | | | | | | Total Private Industry | | | | Average Employment | 878 | 853 | | Average Weekly Wage | $479 | $767 | | | | | | Government (Federal, State, and Local) | | | | Average Employment | 180 | 223 | | Average Weekly Wage | $389 | $557 | | | | | | Total, Private plus Government | | | | Average Employment | 1,059 | 1,076 | | Average Weekly Wage | $464 | $724 | | n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards | |
| Schools students attend: | Pittsfield operates grades K-12 | District: SAU 51 | | 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 | 1 | 1 | | | Grade Levels | P K 1-6 | 7-8 | 9-12 | | | Total Enrollment | 396 | 85 | 215 | | | | NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: | Total Facilities: 1 | Total Capacity: 56 | | | Nearest Community/Technical College: Concord | | Nearest Colleges or Universities: Franklin Pierce Law | |
| Globe Manufacturing Co. | Firefighters turnout clothing | 300 | 1887 | | Pittsfield School District | Education | 165 | | | Pittsfield Weaving | Narrow fabrics and woven labels | 108 | 1926 | | Town of Pittsfield | Municipal services | 26 | 1782 | | H. A. Marston Inc | Transportation services | 21 | 1935 | | Barry Podmore Inc | Mechanic | 12 | 1982 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Road Access | US Routes | | | | State Routes | 28, 107 | | Nearest Interstate, Exit | I-93, Exit 15 | | | Distance | 16 miles | | Railroad | No | | Public Transportation | No | | | | Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation | | Concord Municipal | Runway | 6,005 ft. asphalt | | Lighted? | Yes | Navigational Aids? | Yes | | Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service | | Manchester-Boston Regional | Distance | 31 miles | | Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport | 8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: | | Manchester, NH | 26 miles | | Portland, ME | 88 miles | | Boston, MA | 77 miles | | New York City, NY | 280 miles | | Montreal, Quebec | 262 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over | | | Drove alone, car/truck/van | 79.6% | | Carpooled, car/truck/van | 14.7% | | Public transportation | 0.3% | | Walked | 2.6% | | Other Means | 1.1% | | Worked at home | 1.7% | | Mean Travel Time to Work | 29.2 minutes | | | | | Percent of Working Residents: | | | Working in community of residence | 23% | | Commuting to another NH community | 76% | | Commuting out-of-state | 1% | | | | | | X | 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 | | | Youth Sports: Basketball | | | Youth Sports: Hockey | | | Campgrounds | | X | Fishing/Hunting | | | Boating/Marinas | | X | Snowmobile Trails | | | Bicycle Trails | | | Cross Country Skiing | | X | Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area | | | Overnight or Day Camps | | | | | | Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock | | | | | | Other: Old Home Day; Hot Air Balloon Rally | |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 08/14/07
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