| 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 |
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| | Web Site | www.canterbury-nh.org
| | Municipal Office Hours | Selectmen: Monday, Wednesday, 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 | Capital Regional 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 Shaker Village was first established in 1792, a self-contained community of the United Society of Believers, known as the Shaking Quakers or Shakers, because of their use of dance in worship. Today, the Canterbury Shaker Village is an outdoor museum and designated National Historic Landmark.
| Villages and Place Names: Boyce, Canterbury Station, Canterbury Center, Hills Corner, Kezer Seminary, Shaker Village
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,038 residents in 1790
| Population Trends: Population change for Canterbury totaled 1,364 over 50 years, from 627 in 1950 to 1,991 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 58 percent increase between 1970 and 1980, accounting for over one-third of the total population change. The 2006 Census estimate for Canterbury was 2,303 residents, which ranked 126th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
| Population Density, 2006: 52.4 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.
| | Type of Government | Selectmen | | Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 | $1,806,998 | | Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 | $2,818,052 | | Zoning Ordinance | 1956/06 | | Master Plan | 1998 | | Capitol Improvement Plan | Yes | | Industrial Plans Reviewed By | Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | | Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Library | | Appointed: | Zoning; Conservation; Recreation; Recycling |
| Public Library | Elkins Public |
| Police Department | Full-time | | Fire Department | Volunteer | | Town Fire Insurance Rating | 6/9 | | Emergency Medical Service | Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) | Distance | Staffed Beds | | Concord Hospital, Concord | 14 miles | 295 | | | | | | | | |
| Electric Supplier | PSNH; NH Electric Coop; 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 | Yes | | Recycling | 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 |
| | | 2006 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) | $16.52 | | 2006 Equalization Ratio | 100 | | 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) | $$16.51 |
| 2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type | | Residential Land and Buildings | 96.0% | | Commercial Land and Buildings | 2.3% | | Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.6% |
| | | 2006 Total Housing Units | 986 | | | | | 2006 Single-Family Units | 937 | | Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units | 12 | | 2006 Multi-Family Units | 37 | | Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units | 2 | | 2006 Manufactured Housing Units | 12 | | |  | | | | | Total Population | Community | County | | 2006 | 2,303 | 148,085 | | 2000 | 1,991 | 136,716 | | 1990 | 1,692 | 120,618 | | 1980 | 1,410 | 98,302 | | 1970 | 895 | 80925 |
| 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% |
| | | 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% |
| | | Annual Average | 1996 | 2006 | | Civilian Labor Force | 1,174 | 1,361 | | Employed | 1,146 | 1,325 | | Unemployed | 28 | 36 | | Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| | | Annual Average Covered Employment | 1996 | 2006 | | Goods Producing Industries | | | | Average Employment | 41 | 47 | | Average Weekly Wage | $397 | $513 | | | | | | Service Providing Industries | | | | Average Employment | 150 | 160 | | Average Weekly Wage | $346 | $545 | | | | | | Total Private Industry | | | | Average Employment | 190 | 207 | | Average Weekly Wage | $357 | $538 | | | | | | Government (Federal, State, and Local) | | | | Average Employment | 31 | 75 | | Average Weekly Wage | $415 | $481 | | | | | | Total, Private plus Government | | | | Average Employment | 221 | 282 | | Average Weekly Wage | $365 | $523 | | n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards | |
| 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 | 138 | | | 42 | | | NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: | Total Facilities: 3 | Total Capacity: 48 | | | Nearest Community/Technical College: Concord | | Nearest Colleges or Universities: Franklin Pierce Law | |
| Gold Star | Agricultural | 60 +/- | | | Canterbury Elementary School | Education | 25 | | | Canterbury Shaker Village | Tours, restaurant | 15+ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Road Access | US Routes | | | | State Routes | 106, 132 | | Nearest Interstate, Exit | I-93, Exit 18 | | | Distance | Local access | | Railroad | State owned line | | 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 | 35 miles | | Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport | 8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: | | Manchester, NH | 28 miles | | Portland, ME | 106 miles | | Boston, MA | 78 miles | | New York City, NY | 279 miles | | Montreal, Quebec | 246 miles |
| 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% | | | | | | | Municipal Parks | | | YMCA/YWCA | | | Boys Club/Girls Club | | X | 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) | | | Youth Sports: Baseball | | | Youth Sports: Soccer | | | Youth Sports: Football | | | Youth Sports: Basketball | | | Youth Sports: Hockey | | | Campgrounds | | | Fishing/Hunting | | | Boating/Marinas | | | Snowmobile Trails | | | Bicycle Trails | | | Cross Country Skiing | | | Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area | | | Overnight or Day Camps | | | | | | Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock | | | | | | Other: Shaker Village | |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 09/05/07
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