Candia, New Hampshire
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| Candia, New Hampshire | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | New Hampshire | ||
| County | Rockingham County | ||
| Incorporated | 1763 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Board of Selectmen | Gary York, Chairman Clark Thyng Fred Kelley |
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| Area | |||
| - Town | 79.2 sq mi (30.6 km²) | ||
| - Land | 78.5 sq mi (30.3 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.6 sq mi (0.2 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) | ||
| Population (2000) | |||
| - Town | 3,911 | ||
| - Density | 129.0/sq mi (49.8/km²) | ||
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) | ||
| Website: www.townofcandianh.com | |||
Candia is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 3,911 at the 2000 census. Part of Bear Brook State Park is in the northwest, and Charmingfare Farm is a children's zoo and petting farm near the center of the town.
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[edit] History
Candia was once part of Chester and known as Charmingfare, probably because of the many bridle paths or "parades" through pleasant scenery. Settled about 1743, it was incorporated in 1763 and named Candia by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, possibly in memory of his sea travels following graduation from Harvard. Candia was the name of the principal city of Crete.
[edit] Notable inhabitants
- Sam Walter Foss, poet
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.6 mi² (79.2 km²). 30.3 mi² (78.5 km²) of it is land and 0.2 mi² (0.6 km²) of it is water, comprising 0.79% of the town. It is drained by the North Branch River, a tributary of the Lamprey River. The highest point in Candia is Hall Mountain (941 feet / 287 meters above sea level), located in Bear Brook State Park.
The town is bisected by two state highways, Route 43 running north from Route 101 through the Candia Four Corners to the Deerfield, New Hampshire town line, and Route 27, running east/west from the Hooksett, New Hampshire town line through the Candia Four Corners to the Raymond, New Hampshire town line. Route 101 is the major east/west thoroughfare through southern New Hampshire and travels through the south part of Candia.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 3,911 people, 1,359 households, and 1,108 families residing in the town. The population density was 129.0/mi² (49.8/km²). There were 1,384 housing units at an average density of 45.6/mi² (17.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.11% White, 0.43% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.
There were 1,359 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $61,389, and the median income for a family was $67,163. Males had a median income of $43,260 versus $31,127 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,267. About 2.3% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade public education is provided for Candia residents at the Henry W. Moore School, located near the Candia Four Corners on Deerfield Road. High school education is provided through contract at Manchester High School Central in Manchester, New Hampshire. Students may also attend Jesse Remington High School, a private religious high school located in Candia, or other institutions throughout the area. Candia currently does not have any colleges or universities within its boundaries, but several are located nearby.
[edit] Sites of interest
- Fitts Museum -- operated by the Candia Historical Society in a lovely Federal style house, the museum showcases old, rare documents and artifacts. Open in summer.
[edit] Emergency services
Fire and Emergency Medical Services are provided by Candia Fire-Rescue, an all-volunteer department organized in 1925. This department provides fire suppression, rescue, and first-responder Emergency Medical Services to the citizens of Candia and the surrounding communities. Ambulance service is provided by Rockingham Regional Ambulance out of Manchester. The closest hospitals are the Elliot Hospital, a Level Two Trauma center, and Catholic Medical Center, one of the most advanced cardiac care centers in New England. Both of these facilities are located approximately 20 minutes away in Manchester. Exeter Hospital is also located about 20 minutes away in Exeter.
Police protection is provided by the Candia Police Department, assisted by the New Hampshire State Police and other local municipal police departments.
[edit] External links
- Candia, NH Official Website
- Candia Fire-Rescue
- New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile
