an official  New Hampshire government website     
NHES NHES
    New Hampshire Employment Security     
         
 Tilton, NH   
NH cities/towns
Community Contact Town of Tilton
Scott Hilliard, Town Administrator
257 Main Street
  Tilton, NH 03276
 
Telephone (603) 286-4521 x101
Fax (603) 286-3519
E-mail shilliard@tiltonnh.org
Web Site http://tiltonnh.org
 
Municipal Office Hours Town Hall: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:15; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30-4:15, Thursday, 8:30-5:30
 
County Belknap County
Labor Market Area Franklin, NH LMA
Tourism Region Lakes Region
Planning Commission Lakes Region Planning Commission
Regional Development Belknap County Economic Development Council
 
Election Districts
US Congress District 1
Executive Council District 1
State Senate District 7
State Representative Belknap County District 3, 8
Incorporated: 1869
 
Origin: This territory was settled long before it became a town, the southern part of Sanbornton known as Sanbornton Bridge or Bridge Village. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1869 and named Tilton, in honor of Nathaniel Tilton, one of the first settlers. Nathaniel Tilton established an iron foundry and the area's first hotel, the Dexter House. His grandson Charles was a prominent citizen of the town when it was incorporated, prompting the choice of name. Charles Tilton made a considerable fortune in the 1849 California Gold Rush. He donated many statues to the town, including the Tilton Arch, and his estate is now part of the Tilton School.
 
Villages and Place Names: East Tilton, The Plains, Winnisquam, Belmont Junction, Tilton Arch, Downtown Tilton Statues
 
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1147 residents in 1870
 
Population Trends: Population change for Tilton totaled 1,384 over 50 years, from 2,579 in 1970 to 3,963 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 31 percent increase from 1970 to 1980. The town's population increased by 11 percent from 2010 to 2020.
 
Population Density and Land Area: 2023 (US Census Bureau): 362.1 persons per square mile of land area. Tilton contains 11.4 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area.
 
 
 


Municipal Services
Type of Government Selectmen/Town Meeting
Budget:Municipal Appropriations,2024 $6,596,236
Budget:School Appropriations,2023-2024 $6,517,358
Zoning Ordinance 1956/23
Master Plan 2013
Capital Improvement Plan No
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board
 
Boards and Commissions
    Elected: Selectmen; Budget; Library; Sewer; Check List; Trust Funds
    Appointed: Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Parks; Recycling
 
Public Library Hall Memorial Library



Emergency Services
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Municipal
Emergency Medical Service Municipal
 
Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds
Concord Hospital - Franklin 3 miles   31


 
Utilities
Electric Supplier Eversource Energy
Natural Gas Supplier Liberty Utilities
Water Supplier Lochmere Village District; Tilton-Northfield Water District
 
Sanitation Private septic & municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Solid Waste Disposal
    Curbside Trash Pickup Municipal
    Pay-As-You-Throw Program No
    Recycling Program Voluntary
 
Telephone Company Consolidated Communications
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
Public Access Television Station Yes
High Speed Internet Service: Business Yes
High Speed Internet Service: Resident Yes
 


Property Taxes (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration)
2023 Total Tax Rate $17.71
2023 Equalization Ratio 53.2
2023 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $9.34
 
2023 Percent of Local Assessed Valuation by Property Type
    Residential Land and Buildings 49.6%
    Commercial Land and Buildings 45.3%
    Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other 5.0%

 
Housing (ACS 2018-2022)
Total Housing Units 1,947
 
Single-Family Units,Detached or Attached 1,218
 
Units in Multiple-Family Structures:
    Two to Four Units in Structure 216
    Five or More Units in Structure 236
Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units 277




Population(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) (US Census Bureau)
Total Population Community County
   2023 4,128   65,027
   2020 3,963   63,705
   2010 3,555   60,088
   2000 3,489   56,325
   1990 3,239   49,216
   1980 3,387   42,884

 
Demographics American Community Survey (ACS 2018-2022)
Population by Gender
Male   2,059 Female   1,911
Population by Age Group
      Under Age 5 238
      Age 5 to 19 435
      Age 20 to 34 683
      Age 35 to 54 1,139
      Age 55 to 64 580
      Age 65 and over 895
            Median Age 47.2 years


Educational Attainment, population age 25 or older 3,167
      High school graduation or higher 94.4%
      Bachelor's degree or higher 29.0%
 
Income, Inflation Adjusted $   (ACS 2018-2022)
Per Capita Income $37,048
Median Family Income $89,509
Median Household Income $64,577
 
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
      Male $53,393
      Female $46,319
 
Individuals below poverty level 7.1%
 
Labor Force   (NHES - ELMI)

Annual Average 2013 2023
    Civilian Labor Force 1,873   1,790
    Employed 1,782   1,754
    Unemploymed 91   36
    Unemployment rate 4.9%   2.0%

 
Employment & Wages   (NHES-ELMI)
Annual Average Covered Employment 2013 2023
Good-Producing Industries  
    Average Employment  148  210
    Average Weekly Wage  $1,096  $1,491
 
Service-Providing Industries  
    Average Employment  3,706  3,736
    Average Weekly Wage  $498  $802
 
Total Private  
    Average Employment  3,854  3,946
    Average Weekly Wage  $521  $838
 
Government(Federal, State, Local)  
    Average Employment  705  533
    Average Weekly Wage  $704  $1,155
 
Total, Private Industry plus Government  
    Average Employment  4,559  4,479
    Average Weekly Wage  $550  $876
 
If "n" appears, data do not meet disclosure standards.




Education and Child Care NH Department of Education, 2023
Schools Students Attend: Grades K-12 are part of Winnisquam Regional (Northfield, Sanbornton, Tilton) District: SAU 59
Career Technology Center: J. Oliva Huot Technical Center (Laconia) Winnisquam Agricultural Programs
 
Educational Facilities(includes Charter Schools) Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools 1 1 1 1
Grade Levels P 5-8 9-12 9-12 PG
Total Enrollment 31 368 391 182
       
Nearest Community/Technical College: NHTI-Concord; Lakes Region
Nearest College or Universities: Plymouth State; Colby-Sawyer; Granite State College; UNH School of Law

2023 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (DHHS-Bureau of Child Care Licensing)   Total Facilities:     4   Capacity:     273

Largest Businesses Product/Service Employees Established
j.jill Contact & distribution center of women's apparel 325+ 1998
Wal-Mart Retail store 110 1994
NuCar Car dealership 110 1997
Tanger Outlet Stores Retail outlet stores 200+ 1994
The Tilton School Education 99 1845
3M Power transmission products 70 1976
Home Depot Home improvement center 150+ 2001
Lowes Home improvement center 94 2005
Winnisquam Regional School District Education 114 1936
Hobby Lobby Retail arts, crafts, & home furnishings 35 2017
 
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
 
Transportation (distance estimated from city/town hall)
Road Access US Routes: 3
State Routes: 132, 140
Nearest Interstate/Exit: I-93, Exit 20
Distance: Local access
 
Railroad No
Public Transportation WTS
 
Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation
    Laconia Municipal Runway  5,286 ft. asphalt
    Lighted?  Yes Navigation Aids?  Yes
 
Nearest Airport With Scheduled Service
    Manchester-Boston Regional Distance   41 miles
    Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport 4
 
Driving distance to select cities:
    Manchester, New Hampshire 35 miles
    Portland, Maine 127 miles
    Boston, Massachusetts 85 miles
    New York City, New York 282 miles
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada 236 miles
 
Commuting To Work (ACS 2018-2022)
Workers 16 years of age and over
  Drove alone, car/truck/van: 75.9%
  Carpooled, car/truck/van: 10.8%
  Used Public Transportation: 1.2%
  Walked: 1.5%
  Traveled by other means: 1.4%
  Worked at home: 9.2%
Mean Travel Time to Work: 27.4 minutes
 
Work in community of residence: 57.3%
Commute to other NH community: 42.3%
Commute out-of-state: 0.4%
Recreation, Attractions, 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
Museums
X Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
X Tourist Attractions
X Youth Organizations (ie Scouts and 4-H)
X Youth Sports: Baseball
X Youth Sports: Soccer
X Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball
X Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
X Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
X Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
X Beach or Waterfront Recreation Areas
Overnight or Day Camps

Nearest Ski Areas: Gunstock
 
Other: Senior Center; Merrimack Valley Railroad; Lakes; Summer Concert Series; Old Home Day; Highland Mountain Bike Park; Christmas Parade; Winnipesaukee River Trail; Kayaking