Town of Kensington Board of Selectmen 95 Amesbury Road Kensington, NH 03833
Telephone
772-5423
Fax
(603) 772-6841
E-mail
kensingtontown.com
Web Site
www.town.kensington.nh.us
Municipal Office Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
County
Rockingham
Tourism Region
Seacoast
Planning Commission
Rockingham
Regional Development
Seacoast Business Alliance Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 3
State Senate
District 23
State Representative
District 84
Incorporated: 1737
Origin: This town was once a parish of Hampton, and was granted in the 1730's by Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts when New Hampshire was still part of that state. Of the 27 towns granted by Governor Belcher, only three were given names: Arlington, Peterborough, and Kensington, named for Edward Rich, Earl of Holland and Baron Kensington, owner of Kensington Palace in London.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 800 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Kensington's population grew well above the statewide average over the last five decades, growing three and a half times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 16 percent increase between 1990-2000 to 47 percent between 1960-1970. Kensington's population increased by a total of 1,351 residents, going from 542 in 1950 to 1,893 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Kensington was 2,005 residents, which ranked 135th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 161.4 persons per square mile of land area. Kensington contains 12.0 square miles of land area and 0 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: Austin Corners, Brick School Corner, Eastman Corners, Five Corners, Lamprey Corners, Prescott Corner
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$29,265
Median 4-person family income
$72,679
Median household income
$67,344
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$56,023
Female
$35,278
Families below the poverty level
3.4%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
1,063
1,154
Employed
1,004
1,103
Unemployed
59
51
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
4.4%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
29
80
Average Weekly Wage
$333
$673
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
88
166
Average Weekly Wage
$416
$941
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
118
246
Average Weekly Wage
$395
$854
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
45
60
Average Weekly Wage
$274
$423
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
163
306
Average Weekly Wage
$362
$770
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Kensington operates grades K-5; grades 6-12 are part of Exeter Region Cooperative (Brentwood, East Kingston, Kensington, Newfields, Stratham, Exeter)
District: SAU 16
Career Technology Center(s):
Seacoast School of Technology
Region: 18
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
K 1-5
Total Enrollment
195
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:1
Total Capacity:8
Nearest Community/Technical College:Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:University of NH
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Exeter & Hampton Electric
Electric service
40
James R. Rosencrantz & Son
Farm, garden equipment
15+
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
150
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 5
Distance
5 miles
Railroad
Yes
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Pease
Runway
11,321 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Pease
Distance
18 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
34 miles
Portland, ME
70 miles
Boston, MA
46 miles
New York City, NY
254 miles
Montreal, Quebec
290 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
85.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
3.7%
Public transportation
1.1%
Walked
1.4%
Other Means
0.4%
Worked at home
8.0%
Mean Travel Time to Work
28.7 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
13%
Commuting to another NH community
47%
Commuting out-of-state
40%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other:
Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/22/04
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