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Election Districts US Congress District District 1 Executive Council District District 1 State Senate District District 3 State Representative Carroll County District 6 Incorporated: 1770 Origin: This territory was granted to Dr. A.R. Cutter, William Tredwell, David Sewall, and Henry Apthorp, who had petitioned the Masonian Proprietors for a piece of land near Winnepeseocket Pond on which to settle. Their petition was granted in 1759, and named Wolfeborough in honor of General James Wolfe, who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. In 1763, 2,300 acres were added to the 60 acres reserved for the governor. Governor John Wentworth established an estate on the site, known as Kingswood. This was the first summer country estate in northern New England. In 1770, residents petitioned for incorporation, which was granted. Villages and Place Names: East Wolfeboro, Fernald, Keewaydin, North Wolfeboro, South Wolfeboro, Stockbridge Corner, Wolfeboro Center, Wolfeboro Falls, Cotton Valley Station Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 447 residents in 1790 Population Trends: Population change for Wolfeboro totaled 3,382 over 49 years, from 3,036 in 1970 to 6,418 in 2019. The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 31 percent between 1970 and 1980; the smallest, a two percent increase between 2000 and 2010. The 2019 Census estimate for Wolfeboro was 6,418 residents, which ranked 54th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. Population Density and Land Area, 2019 (US Census Bureau): 132.8 persons per square mile of land area. Wolfeboro contains 48.3 square miles of land area and 10.1 square miles of inland water area. Municipal Services Type of Government Selectmen/Town Manager Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2020 $34,384,453 Budget: School Appropriations, 2019-2020 $16,941,123 Zoning Ordinance 1950/19 Master Plan 2019 Capitol Improvement Plan Yes Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board Boards and Commissions Elected: Selectmen; Planning; Budget; Library; Police Commission; Zoning Appointed: Conservation; Agriculture; Economic Dev; Heritage Public Library Wolfeboro Public Emergency Services Police Department Full-time Fire Department Full-time Emergency Medical Service Private - Full-time Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro Local 25 Utilities Electric Supplier Wolfeboro Electric Natural Gas Supplier None Water Supplier Wolfeboro Water Department Sanitation Wolfeboro Sewer Dept & private septic Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes Solid Waste Disposal Curbside Trash Pickup Private Pay-As-You-Throw Program No Recycling Program Mandatory Telephone Company Fairpoint Cellular Telephone Access Yes Cable Television Access Yes Public Access Television Station Yes High Speed Internet Service: Business Yes Residential Limited (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes 2019 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) $15.84 2019 Equalization Ratio 86.2 2019 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) $13.60 2019 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type Residential Land and Buildings 92.8% Commercial Land and Buildings 7.1% Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other 0.1% (ACS 2015-2019) Housing Total Housing Units 4,846 Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached 4,003 Units in Multiple-Family Structures: Two to Four Units in Structure 390 Five or More Units in Structure 259 Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units 194 (US Census Bureau) Population (1-year Estimates/Decennial) Total Population Community County 2019 6,418 48,910 2010 6,269 47,818 2000 6,122 43,918 1990 4,842 35,526 1980 3,968 27,929 1970 3,036 18,548 Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2015-2019 Population by Gender Male: 3,116 Female: 3,204 Population by Age Group Under age 5 177 Age 5 to 19 734 Age 20 to 34 439 Age 35 to 54 1,445 Age 55 to 64 1,162 Age 65 and over 2,363 Median Age 58.5 years Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher 94.4% Bachelor's degree or higher 41.1% (ACS 2015-2019) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ Per capita income $41,534 Median family income $89,222 Median household income $60,703 Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over Male $57,917 Female $55,304 Individuals below the poverty level 4.8% (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force Annual Average 2009 2019 Civilian Labor Force 3,146 2,912 Employed 2,991 2,841 Unemployed 155 71 Unemployment Rate 4.9% 2.4% (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages Annual Average Covered Employment 2009 2019 Goods Producing Industries Average Employment 272 312 Average Weekly Wage $842 $1,003 Service Providing Industries Average Employment 2,498 2,342 Average Weekly Wage $664 $843 Total Private Industry Average Employment 2,770 2,653 Average Weekly Wage $681 $861 Government (Federal, State, and Local) Average Employment 522 540 Average Weekly Wage $745 $897 Total, Private plus Government Average Employment 3,292 3,193 Average Weekly Wage $691 $867 If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards. (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care Schools students attend: Grades K-12 are part of Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, Middleton, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) SAU 49 Career Technology Center(s): Lakes Region Technology Center (Wolfeboro) Region: 9 Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial Number of Schools 2 1 1 1 Grade Levels K 1-6 7-8 9-12 9-12 PG Total Enrollment 480 400 749 348 2020 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): Total Facilities: 3 Total Capacity: 234 Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; University of NH Largest Businesses Product/Service Employees Established Governor Wentworth School District Education 286 Huggins Hospital Health care services 370 Town of Wolfeboro Municipal services 88 Genesis Healthcare - Wolfeboro Bay Center Nursing care services 95 Brewster Academy Private school 239 Wolfeboro Inn Hotel, conference center 60/25 seasonal P.S.I Molded Plastek Plastic moldings 129 Hunter's Stop 'n Save Grocery store 70 Harvest Market Grocery store 51 Wolfeboro Area Children's Center, Inc. Child care services 42 Employer Information Supplied by Municipality (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation Road Access US Routes State Routes 28, 109, 109A Nearest Interstate, Exit Spaulding Tpk., Exit 18; I-93, Exit 24 Distance 16 miles; 35 miles Railroad No Public Transportation Carroll County Transit Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation Moultonborough Airport Runway 3,475 ft. asphalt Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? No Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service Manchester-Boston Regional Distance 57 miles Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport 4 Driving distance to selected cities: Manchester, NH 57 miles Portland, ME 63 miles Boston, MA 102 miles New York City, NY 304 miles Montreal, Quebec 248 miles (ACS 2015-2019) Commuting to Work Workers 16 years and over Drove alone, car/truck/van 81.9% Carpooled, car/truck/van 9.8% Public transportation 0.5% Walked 1.7% Other Means 6.1% Worked at home 5.5% Mean Travel Time to Work 24.3 minutes Percent of Working Residents: (ACS 2015-2019) Working in community of residence 44.0% Commuting to another NH community 50.5% Commuting out-of-state 5.5% Recreation, Attractions, and Events X Municipal Parks YMCA/YWCA Boys Club/Girls Club X Golf Courses Swimming: Indoor Facility Swimming: Outdoor Facility Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility X Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility Bowling Facilities X Museums Cinemas X Performing Arts Facilities X Tourist 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 Boating/Marinas X Snowmobile Trails X Bicycle Trails X Cross Country Skiing X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area X Overnight or Day Camps Nearest Ski Area(s): Abenaki, Gunstock Other: New Hampshire Boat Museum; Wentworth State Beach; Skateboard Park; Libby & Wright Museums; 3 Town beaches; 4 Public boat ramps; The Nick Recreational Complex and Dog park; Clark Park Historical Society Bldgs.; Wolfeboro Trolley Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2021. 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