Newfields Board of Selectmen David Dwyer PO Box 300, Main Street Newfields, NH 03856
Telephone
772-5070
Fax
(603) 772-9004
E-mail
townnewf@surfglobal.net
Web Site
not available
Municipal Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, plus Tuesday evenings, 6 pm - 8 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 82
Incorporated: 1849
Origin: Sitting on the west bank of the Squamscott River, this town was part of Exeter until 1727, when it was part of Newmarket. It was called Newfield Village as early as 1681, then South Newmarket, a parish of that town. In 1880, a resident of the town, Dr. John M. Brodhead, presented his own library and $10,000 to the town on the condition that it be renamed Newfields. The town was so incorporated in 1895.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 516 residents in 1850
Population Trends: Population growth patterns in Newfields were different than in most communities. Decennial growth was high between 1950-1960, increasing by 57 percent, and 1990-2000, increasing by 75 percent; but between 1970-1980, population decreased by three percent. Newfields grew by a total of 1,082 residents, going from 469 in 1950 to 1,551 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Newfields was 1,584 residents, which ranked 154th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 223.2 persons per square mile of land area. Newfields contains 7.1 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: Clark Hill, Littlefield, Rockingham
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$28,687
Median 4-person family income
$75,078
Median household income
$71,375
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$50,417
Female
$31,607
Families below the poverty level
2.5%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
542
852
Employed
517
835
Unemployed
25
17
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
2.0%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
n
n
Average Weekly Wage
n
n
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
n
n
Average Weekly Wage
n
n
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
n
708
Average Weekly Wage
n
$675
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
31
73
Average Weekly Wage
$219
$429
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
n
781
Average Weekly Wage
n
$652
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Newfields operates grades K-5; grades 6-12 are part of Exeter Region Cooperative (Brentwood, East Kingston, Exeter, Kensington, Newfields, Stratham)
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
178
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:5
Total Capacity:140
Nearest Community/Technical College:Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Chester College of New England; University of NH
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Hutchinson Sealing
Automotive products
300
1950
COED Sportswear
Clothing manufacturer, distributor
20
1995
Great Bay Campground & Gas Station
Convenience store, camping
16
1980
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
85, 87, 108
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 2
Distance
13 miles
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Pease
Runway
11,321 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Pease
Distance
15 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
31 miles
Portland, ME
69 miles
Boston, MA
55 miles
New York City, NY
263 miles
Montreal, Quebec
287 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
87.2%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
6.6%
Public transportation
0.2%
Walked
0.6%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
4.9%
Mean Travel Time to Work
27 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
16%
Commuting to another NH community
70%
Commuting out-of-state
15%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other: NYAA
Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/22/04
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