Town of East Kingston Deborah Gallant, Administrative Assistant 24 Depot Road East Kingston, NH 03827
Telephone
642-8406
Fax
(603) 642-8406
E-mail
not available
Web Site
not available
Municipal Office Hours
Selectmen: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 2 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, 6 pm - 8 pm, and Tuesday and Friday, 8 am - 2 pm, and Thursday, 8 am - 2 pm, and 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 81
Incorporated: 1738
Origin: Once a part of Kingston, this area was called Kingston East Parish. It was granted a separate charter in 1738 after some residents petitioned Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts that its location was too distant from the Kingston school and place of worship.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 358 residents in 1790
Population Trends: East Kingston's population grew four times larger over fifty years, increasing by a total of 1,335 residents between 1950's population of 449 and 2000's population of 1,784 residents. Decennial growth rates were above the statewide average, ranging from a 19 percent increase between 1980-1990 to a 46 percent increase between 1960-1970. The 2003 Census estimate for East Kingston was 1,967 residents, which ranked 139th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 184.2 persons per square mile of land area. East Kingston contains 9.9 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: Monahan's Corner, Powwow River
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$28,844
Median 4-person family income
$71,705
Median household income
$65,197
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$52,885
Female
$34,702
Families below the poverty level
3.2%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
765
1,036
Employed
738
988
Unemployed
27
48
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
4.6%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
22
n
Average Weekly Wage
$369
n
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
32
n
Average Weekly Wage
$342
n
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
55
136
Average Weekly Wage
$353
$658
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
43
68
Average Weekly Wage
$265
$402
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
98
204
Average Weekly Wage
$314
$573
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
East Kingston 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
163
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:0
Total Capacity:0
Nearest Community/Technical College:Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:University of NH; Northern Essex (MA)
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Monahan's Farm
Vegetables, fruit
3
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
107, 107A, 108
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 1
Distance
7 miles
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Haverhill, MA
Runway
2,100 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
30 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
30 miles
Portland, ME
73 miles
Boston, MA
47 miles
New York City, NY
247 miles
Montreal, Quebec
286 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
82.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
7.1%
Public transportation
0.9%
Walked
1.4%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
7.8%
Mean Travel Time to Work
31.6 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
15%
Commuting to another NH community
46%
Commuting out-of-state
39%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
X
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
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
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): Bradford (MA)
Other:
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