derry New Hampshire Community Profile
Derry, NH
Community Contact Derry Planning Department
George H. Sioras, Community Development Director
14 Manning Street
Derry, NH 03038

Telephone (603) 432-6110 x5477
Fax (603) 432-6109
E-mail georgesioras@ci.derry.nh.us
Web Site www.derry-nh.org

Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 7 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7 am - 4 pm, Wednesday, 10 am - 7 pm

County Rockingham
Labor Market Area Nashua NH-MA NECTA Division, NH Portion
Tourism Region Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission Southern NH
Regional Development Rockingham Economic Development Corp.

Election Districts
US Congress
 District 1
Executive Council
 District 4
State Senate
 District 19
State Representative
 Rockingham County District 5
Incorporated: 1827
Origin: Although first settled in 1719, Derry was not incorporated until 1827. For over 100 years it was part of Londonderry, which also included all of Windham and portions of Manchester, Salem, and Hudson. The town was named for the Isle of Derry, Ireland, the Gaelic word Doire meaning oak woods. Derry is the location of poet Robert Frost's homestead, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, and the birthplace of both General John Stark and astronaut Alan Shepard. Two of the oldest private schools in America were founded here as well, Pinkerton Academy, founded in 1814 and still in operation, and the Adams Female Seminary.
Villages and Place Names: Chases Grove, Collettes Grove, Derry Village, East Derry, Howards Grove

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 2,176 residents in 1830
Population Trends: Derry had the second largest numeric population change, totaling 28,286 over 50 years, from 5,826 in 1950 to 34,112 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was 68 percent between 1960 and 1970, followed by decennial increases of 61 percent and 58 percent. The 2007 Census estimate for Derry was 33,995 residents, which ranked fourth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2007: 966.1 persons per square mile of land area, the ninth highest among the cities and towns. Derry contains 35.4 square miles of land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Town Admin./Council
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2008 $41,557,692
Budget: School Appropriations, 2008 $74,528,006
Zoning Ordinance 1946/07
Master Plan 2002
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
 Town Council
Appointed:
 Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Heritage

Public Library Derry Public; Taylor Library

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 3/9
Emergency Medical Service Full-time

Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds
Parkland Medical Center, Derry Local 86

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop; Granite State
Natural Gas Supplier KeySpan
Water Supplier Derry Water Department

Sanitation Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
 Private
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
 No
Recycling
 Mandatory

Telephone Company Fairpoint
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
Public Access Television Station Yes
High Speed Internet Service:  
Business
 Yes
Residential
 Yes

PROPERTY TAXES (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration) 
2007 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $22.05
2007 Equalization Ratio 100
2007 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $21.88

2007 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type
Residential Land and Buildings
 84.1%
Commercial Land and Buildings
 15.2%
Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other
 0.7%

HOUSING (NH Office of Energy and Planning) 
2007 Total Housing Units 13,272
   
2007 Single-Family Units 6,733
Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
 29
2007 Multi-Family Units 5,966
Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
 4
2007 Manufactured Housing Units 573
   
DEMOGRAPHICS (US Census Bureau) 
Total Population Community County
2007 33,995 296,543
2000 34,112 278,748
1990 29,745 246,744
1980 18,875 190,345
1970 11,712 138,951

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
 16,893
Female
 17,128

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
 2,436
Age 5 to 19
 8,653
Age 20 to 34
 6,809
Age 35 to 54
 11,816
Age 55 to 64
 2,204
Age 65 and over
 2,103
Median Age
 33.6 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
 90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
 26.3%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (US Census Bureau) 
Per capita income $22,315
Median 4-person family income $61,625
Median household income $54,634

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
 $41,271
Female
 $30,108

Families below the poverty level 3.3%

LABOR FORCE (NHES - ELMI) 
Annual Average 1997 2007
Civilian Labor Force
 19,008 20,141
Employed
 18,213 19,333
Unemployed
 795 808
Unemployment Rate
 4.2% 4.0%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES (NHES - ELMI) 
Annual Average Covered Employment 1997 2007
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
 2,008 1,173
Average Weekly Wage
 $631 $1,100
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
 5,312 5,869
Average Weekly Wage
 $495 $686
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
 7,319 7,042
Average Weekly Wage
 $532 $755
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
 810 1,081
Average Weekly Wage
 $600 $857
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
 8,130 8,123
Average Weekly Wage
 $539 $769
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES (NH Dept. of Education)
Schools students attend: Derry operates grades 1-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Pinkerton Academy (Derry) District: SAU 10
Career Technology Center(s): Pinkerton Academy, Derry; Salem High School Vocational Center Region: 17

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
 6 2 1 4
Grade Levels
 P 1-5 6-8 9-12 K 1-12
Total Enrollment
 2,229 1,555 3,329 546
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2008: Total Facilities: 28 Total Capacity: 1,511
Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester; Nashua
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Chester College of New England; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester; St. Anselm

LARGEST BUSINESSES PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Derry Cooperative School System Education 690
HCA Health Services of NH Health care administration 589
Pinkerton Academy Education 474
Wal-mart Retail store 200 1992
Shaw's Supermarket Supermarket 177 1980
Fireye Fire equipment 150 1965
Hannaford Brothers Supermarket 150 2000
Sanmina Printed circuit boards 80 2007
Vermillion Color separations 72 1977
Merrimack Valley Wood Products Door, window units 70 1971

TRANSPORTATION  (Distance estimated from city / town hall)
Road Access US Routes
  State Routes 28, 102, 111, 121, 28 Bypass
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 4
         Distance 1 mile
Railroad No
Public Transportation No

Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation
Manchester-Boston Regional
Runway
 9,250 ft. asphalt
Lighted?
 Yes  Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service
Manchester-Boston Regional Distance 13 miles
Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport 8

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
 13 miles
Portland, ME
 94 miles
Boston, MA
 43 miles
New York City, NY
 246 miles
Montreal, Quebec
 269 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
 84.9%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
 9.7%
Public transportation
 0.8%
Walked
 1.4%
Other Means
 0.6%
Worked at home
 2.7%
Mean Travel Time to Work 31.1 minutes
Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence
 20%
Commuting to another NH community
 47%
Commuting out-of-state
 33%
    
RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
X Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
X Boys Club/Girls Club
X Golf Courses
X Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
X Museums
X Cinemas
X Performing Arts Facilities
X Tourists 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
Overnight or Day Camps
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
   
Other: Beaver Lake w/ Public Beach; Robert Frost Homestead; Skateboard Park; Opera House; Metamorphosis Children's Museum; Hood Pond

Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2008. Community Response Received 08/14/08

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