Kingston Board of Selectmen Mark A. Heitz, Chairman PO Box 716, 163 Main Street Kingston, NH 03848
Telephone
642-3342
Fax
(603) 642-4108
E-mail
not available
Web Site
not available
Municipal Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, Wednesday, 9 am - 12 noon; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Administrative Assistant: Monday and Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
County
Rockingham
Tourism Region
Seacoast
Planning Commission
Rockingham
Regional Development
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 3
State Senate
District 23
State Representative
District 79
Incorporated: 1694
Origin: Kingston was the fifth town to be established in New Hampshire, made possible by peace treaties with the Indians following King William's War. The settlement, known as King's Town, was probably named by residents originally from Kingston, Massachusetts. Kingston was once home to Dr. Josiah Bartlett, president of the state from 1790 to 1794, delegate to the Continental Congress, first signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder of the New Hampshire Medical Society.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 906 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Kingston's population has grown substantially above the statewide average, with the exception of the last decade, when it fell to less than half the average. Decennial growth rates ranged from five percent between 1990-2000 to 72 percent between 1960-1970. Kingston's population increased by a total of 4,579 residents, going from 1,283 in 1950 to 5,862 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Kingston was 6,139 residents, which ranked 52nd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 307.4 persons per square mile of land area. Kingston contains 19.9 square miles of land area and 1.2 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: South Kingston, West Kingston
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government
Selectmen
2003 Annual Budget
$5,770,909
Zoning Ordinance
1955/00
Master Plan
1986
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Library Trustees
Appointed:
Conservation Commission
Public Library
Nichols Memorial
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Distance: 8 miles
Staffed Beds:88
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
Exeter & Hampton; NH Electric
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Municipal
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
None
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
unknown
Residential
Yes
PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000)
$16.65
2003 Equalization Ratio
100.0
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)
$16.59
2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
88.8%
Commercial Land and Buildings
9.7%
Other Property including Utilities
1.5%
HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units
2,357
2002 Single-Family Units
1,952
Building Permits Issued
13
2002 Multi-Family Units
265
Building Permits Issued
-6
2002 Manufactured Housing Units
140
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2003
6,139
290,102
2000
5,862
277,359
1990
5,591
245,845
1980
4,111
190,345
1970
2,882
138,951
Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
2,887
Female
2,975
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
351
Age 5 to 19
1,308
Age 20 to 34
927
Age 35 to 54
2,204
Age 55 to 64
557
Age 65 and over
515
Median Age
38 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
89.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$28,795
Median 4-person family income
$66,509
Median household income
$61,522
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$42,256
Female
$31,210
Families below the poverty level
1.8%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
3,403
3,487
Employed
3,020
3,266
Unemployed
383
221
Unemployment Rate
11.3%
6.3%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
105
112
Average Weekly Wage
$565
$833
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
690
1,140
Average Weekly Wage
$362
$554
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
795
1,252
Average Weekly Wage
$389
$579
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
253
223
Average Weekly Wage
$490
$655
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
1,049
1,475
Average Weekly Wage
$413
$590
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Grades 1-12 are part of Sanborn Regional (Kingston, Newton)
District: SAU 17
Career Technology Center(s):
Seacoast School of Technology
Region: 18
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
Grade Levels
P 1-5
9-12
Total Enrollment
398
580
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:3
Total Capacity:176
Nearest Community/Technical College:Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Chester College of New England; University of NH; Northern Essex (MA)
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Sanborn School District
Education
353
1966
Sears Logistics
Warehouse, appliances
96
1992
Town of Kingston
Municipal services
80
1694
1686 Kingston House Restaurant
Restaurant
60
Pond View Restaurant
Restaurant
55
1975
Northland Forest
Lumber
45
1970
First Mass Bank
Banking
12
1973
J & N Manufacturing Corporation
Design specialty machines
2
1980
Landscapers Depot
Landscaping
1993
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
107, 111, 125
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-495, Exit 51B
Distance
10 miles
Railroad
Yes
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Runway
9,250 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
30 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
25 miles
Portland, ME
73 miles
Boston, MA
46 miles
New York City, NY
246 miles
Montreal, Quebec
284 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
83.2%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
7.2%
Public transportation
0.2%
Walked
1.4%
Other Means
1.4%
Worked at home
6.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work
32.7 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
18%
Commuting to another NH community
47%
Commuting out-of-state
35%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
X
Museums
Cinemas
X
Performing Arts Facilities
X
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
Other: Historical buildings; Kingston State Beach; Kingston Days
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