Milan, NH
Milan, NH
Community Contact
Milan Board of Selectmen
George Pozzuto, Chairman
PO Box 300
Milan, NH 03588
Telephone
(603) 449-2484
Fax
(603) 449-2142
E-mail
townofmilan@netzero.net
Web Site
www.thetownofmilan.com
Municipal Office Hours
Selectmen: Monday 8 am - 3 pm and 7 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday
through Thursday, 8 am - 3 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector:
Monday, 9 am - 12 noon, 1 pm - 4 pm, and 6 pm - 8 pm,
Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4:30 pm
County
Coos
Labor Market Area
Berlin NH Micro-NECTA
Tourism Region
Great North Woods
Planning Commission
North Country Council
Regional Development
Coos Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 1
State Senate
District 1
State Representative
Coos County District 4
Incorporated: 1824
Origin: This territory was first granted as Paulsbourg in 1771, named for a cousin of Governor John
Wentworth, Paul Wentworth. Among the early settlers were relatives and descendents of the Harris and
Twitchel families, who had established one of the first woolen mil s in America at Harrisvil e. In 1824,
Governor Levi Woodbury, a close friend of Milan Harris who was interested in expanding wool culture
and manufacturing in New Hampshire, authorized naming the town in his honor. In the mid-1800s, a
large vein of gold was discovered in the hil s, which was mined for several years.
Villages and Place Names: Coppervil e, West Milan
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 14 residents in 1810
Population Trends: Population change for Milan
totaled 594 over 50 years, from 743 in 1950 to
1,337 in 2000. The largest decennial percent
change was a 42 percent increase between
1,254 1,337 1,349
1970 and 1980, accounting for over half of the
1,013
743
numeric population change. The 2008 Census
661
713
estimate for Milan was 1,349 residents, which tied
with Lincoln, ranking 166th among New
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2008
Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density and Land Area, 2008 (NH Office of Energy & Planning): 21.1 persons per square
mile of land area. Milan contains 63.9 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water
area.
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2009. Community Response Received 09/17/09
Al information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty
or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
DEMOGRAPHICS
(US Census Bureau)
Type of Government
Selectmen
Total Population
Community
County
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2008
$719,821
2008
1,349
31,971
Budget: School Appropriations, 2005-2006
$1,269,479
2000
1,337
33,156
Zoning Ordinance
1973/07
1990
1,254
34,879
Master Plan
2001
1980
1,013
35,014
Capital Improvement Plan
Yes
1970
713
34,189
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Census 2000 Demographics
Boards and Commissions
Population by Gender
Elected:
Selectmen; Planning; Zoning; Trust Funds;
Male
682
Female
649
Library Trustees
Appointed:
Conservation; Librarian; Recreation Director
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
69
Public Library
Milan Public
Age 5 to 19
293
Age 20 to 34
176
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Age 35 to 54
495
Police Department
Contracted out
Age 55 to 64
134
Fire Department
Volunteer
Age 65 and over
164
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Median Age
40.9 years
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
Nearest Hospital(s)
Distance Staffed Beds
High school graduate or higher
80.5%
Androscoggin Valley, Berlin
7 miles
25
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
(US Census Bureau)
Per capita income
$19,818
UTILITIES
Median 4-person family income
$47,361
Electric Supplier
PSNH
Median household income
$40,966
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Private wells
Median Earnings, ful -time, year-round workers
Male
$32,500
Sanitation
Private septic
Female
$20,670
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Solid Waste Disposal
Families below the poverty level
3.0%
Curbside Trash Pickup
Contracted
L
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
ABOR FORCE
(NHES – ELMI)
Recycling Program
Voluntary
Annual Average
1998
2008
Civilian labor force
779
788
Telephone Company
Fairpoint
Employed
749
741
Cel ular Telephone Access
Limited
Unemployed
30
47
Cable Television Access
Yes
Unemployment rate
3.9%
6.0%
Public Access Television Station
Yes
High Speed Internet Service:
Business
Yes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
(NHES – ELMI)
Residential
Yes
Annual Average Covered Employment
1998
2008
Goods Producing Industries
PROPERTY TAXES
(NH Dept. of Revenue Administration)
Average Employment
97
n
2008 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value)
$17.39
Average Weekly Wage
$478
n
2008 Equalization Ratio
100.0
2008 Ful Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value)
$17.41
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
71
n
2008 Percent of Local Assessed Valuation by Property Type
Average Weekly Wage
$471
n
Residential Land and Buildings
83.9%
Commercial Land and Buildings
3.7%
Total Private Industry
Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other
12.3%
Average Employment
167
146
Average Weekly Wage
$475
$544
HOUSING SUPPLY
(NH Office of Energy and Planning)
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
2008 Total Housing Units
823
Average Employment
62
59
2008 Single-Family Units
672
Average Weekly Wage
$229
$399
Residential Permits, Net Change of Units
4
Total, Private Industry plus Government
2008 Multi-Family Units
35
Average Employment
229
206
Residential Permits, Net Change of Units
0
Average Weekly Wage
$408
$502
2008 Manufactured Housing Units
116
n = indicates that data does not meet disclosure standards
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2009. Community Response Received 09/17/09
EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE
Schools students attend:
Milan operates grades K-6; grades 7-12 are tuitioned to Berlin
District: SAU 20
Career Technology Center(s):
Berlin High School
Region: 02
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
P K 1-6
Total Enrol ment
110
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2009:
Total Facilities: 0
Total Capacity: 0
Nearest Community/Technical Col ege: White Mountains
Nearest Col eges or Universities: Granite State College-Berlin
LARGEST BUSINESSES
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Milan Lumber
Saw mil lumber
48
Kel-log, Kel y Trucking
Logging, trucking, forestry
28
MacKinnon Logging & Trucking
Logging and forestry
17
Milan Excavating, Milan Container
Garbage hauling, excavating
7
Milan Variety
Convenience store, restaurant
6
TRANSPORTATION (distances estimated from city/town hal )
RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
Road Access
US Routes
X
Municipal Parks
State Routes
16, 110, 110A, 110B
YMCA/YWCA
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exits 35 - 36
Boys Club/Girls Club
Distance
47 miles
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Railroad
No
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Public Transportation
No
Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility
Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Berlin Municipal
Runway
5,200 ft. asphalt
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Lighted?
Yes
Navigation Aids?
Yes
Bowling Facilities
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service
Museums
Portland (ME) International Jetport
Distance
107 miles
Cinemas
Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport
6
Performing Arts Facilities
X
Tourist Attractions
Driving distance to select cities:
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
Manchester, NH
135 miles
X
Youth Sports: Basebal
Portland, Maine
106 miles
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Boston, Mass.
179 miles
Youth Sports: Footbal
New York City, NY
379 miles
X
Youth Sports: Basketbal
Montreal, Quebec
175 miles
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census Bureau)
X
Fishing/Hunting
Workers 16 years and over
X
Boating/Marinas
Drove alone, car/truck/van
88.3%
X
Snowmobile Trails
Carpooled, car/truck/van
5.6%
X
Bicycle Trails
Public transportation
0.4%
X
Cross Country Ski ng
Walked
1.9%
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreation Area
Other means
1.3%
Overnight or Day Camps
Worked at home
2.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work
23.4 minutes
Nearest Ski Area(s): Wildcat, Wilderness
Percent of Working Residents:
Other: Milan Hill State Park; Kayaking; Canoeing; Ice
Working in community of residence
15%
Skating Rink: Outdoor Facility
Commuting to another NH community
84%
Commuting out-of-state
1%
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2009. Community Response Received 09/17/09
