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Somersworth, NH 03878

Incorporated:	1754
Community Contact:	Somersworth Dept of Development Services Robert M. Belmore 1 Government Way Somersworth, NH 03878
Telephone:	(603)692-9519
Fax:	(603) 692-9575
E-mail:	bbelmore@somersworth.com
Web Site:	www.somersworth.org
City/Town Office Hours:	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm
County:	Strafford
Labor Market Area:	Portsmouth-Rochester
Planning Commission:	Strafford Regional
New Hampshire Region:	Seacoast

Demographics, 2000 Census: From 1990 to 2000, Somersworth’s population grew by 2.0 percent, adding 228 residents for a total of 11,477. The median age is 34.9, with 26.3 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 12.0 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 4,687, with an average size of 2.4 persons. Of those, 3,079 are family households, with an average size of 3.0 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 4,841 total housing units.

Population density, 2002: 1,181.0 persons per square mile of land area, the 5th highest among the cities and towns. Somersworth contains 9.8 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.

Origin: Somersworth began as a parish of Dover, named Sligo after the Irish county which was home to an early colonial governor. Later, it was called Summersworth, which was contracted to Somersworth when it was incorporated in 1754. It was incorporated as a city in 1893. Situated on the Salmon River, Somersworth has been home to many gristmills, sawmills, and cotton and woolen making establishments.

Municipal Services
City/Town Office Hours:	MWF 9-5 pm, TTh 8-5 pm

Type of Government	City Manager & Council
Annual Budget 2003	$23,742,831
Planning Board	Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By	Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance	1953/02
Master Plan	2000
Capitol Improvement Plan	Yes

Public Library

Somersworth Public

Emergency Services:
Police Department	Full-time
Fire Department	Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating	4
Emergency Medical Service	Municipal

Nearest Hospital:
Wentworth-Douglass, Dover
Distance: 3 miles	Staffed Beds: 115

Property Taxes:
2002 Total Tax Rate	$22.65
2002 Equalization Ratio	85.8
2002 Full Value Tax Rate	$19.36

2002 Property Valuation:

Residential	75.7%
Commercial	22.6%
Other	1.7%

Utilities:
Electric Supplier	PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier	Northern Utilities
Water Supplier	Somersworth Water Works

Sanitation	Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant	Yes
Curbside Trash Pickup	Yes
Mandatory Recycling Program	No

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

HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units	4,911
2001 Single-Family Units	2,350
Building Permits Issued	23
2001 Multi-Family Units	2,066
Building Permits Issued	16
2001 Manufactured Housing Units	495
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing	$105,500
Median Gross Rent (monthly)	$621

Demographics
Total Population	Community	County
2000	11,477	112,223
1990	11,249	104,233
1980	10,350	85,408
1970	9,026	70,431

2000 Census Demographics

Population by Gender

Male	5,521
Female	5,956

Population by Age Group
Under age 5	832
Age 5 to 19	2,449
Age 20 to 34	2,482
Age 35 to 54	3,446
Age 55 to 64	895
Age 65 and over	1,373
Median Age	34.9

Total Households	4,687	Ave. Size	2.4 persons
Total Families	3,079	Ave. Size	3.0 persons

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher	18.8%

Annual Income, 1999
Per capita income	$19,592
Median 4-person family income	$47,933
Median household income	$42,739

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male	$36,585
Female	$25,804

Families below the poverty level

6.3%

Transportation:
Road Access	Federal Routes
	State Routes	108

Nearest Interstate, Exit		Spalding Tpk., Exit 9
	Distance	4 miles

Railroad	Boston & Maine
Public Transportation	Yes

Nearest Airport

Rochester

Runway	4,001 feet
Lighted?	Yes
Navigational Aids?	Yes

Nearest Commercial Airport	Pease
Distance	15 miles

Driving distance from Somersworth to:
Manchester, NH	48 miles
Portland, ME	46 miles
Boston, MA	71 miles
New York City, NY	279 miles
Montreal, Quebec	285 miles

Educational / Child Care Facilities:
Primary & Secondary	Elementary	Middle/Junior High	High School	Private/Parochial
Number of Schools	2	1	1	3
Grade Levels	P K-4	5-8	9-12	1-12
Total Enrollment	675	605	618	406

If no schools, district students attend:	Distance:
Regional Career Technology Center(s): Dover HS; Somersworth HS; Creteau Reg. Voc Ctr	Region: 12

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:

Total Facilities: 9

Total Capacity: 363

Nearest Community/Technical College: Stratham

Nearest Colleges or Universities: McIntosh; University of NH

Largest Employers	Product / Service	Employees	Established
General Electric Co.	Manufacturing, meter control division	392
Dowty Palmer-Chenard	Manufacturing, rubber products	251
Busy Bee Janitorial Services	Janitorial services	150
Wal-Mart	Department store	485
Somersworth School Department	Education	286
Market Basket	Supermarket	130
City of Somersworth	Municipal Services	110
Velcro	Hook & loop products	129
The Works Athletic Club	Physical fitness/wellness Center	80
General Linen	Laundry Facility	133

Labor Force:
Annual Average	1992	2002
Civilian Labor Force	6,348	6,864
Employed	5,914	6,515
Unemployed	434	349
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	5.1%

Commuting to Work:	(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van	85.2%
Carpooled, car/truck/van	9.3%
Public transportation	0.8%
Walked	2.1%
Other Means	1.2%
Worked at home	1.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work	23.8 minutes

Employment & Wages	2001	2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment	1,384	1,173
Average Weekly Wage	$749	$740
Service Providing
Average Employment	2,859	3,005
Average Weekly Wage	$506	$548
Total Private Industry
Average Employment	4,243	4,178
Average Weekly Wage	$585	$602
Government
Average Employment	500	513
Average Weekly Wage	$531	$561
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment	4,743	4,691
Average Weekly Wage	$580	$597

Recreational Facilities
X	Municipal Parks
X	YMCA/YWCA
X	Golf Courses
X	Swimming: Indoor Facility
X	Swimming: Outdoor Facility
X	Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X	Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X	Bowling Facilities
X	Museums
X	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	Snowmobile Trails
X	Bicycle Trails
X	Cross Country Skiing

Nearest Ski Area: Gunstock

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