Belknap County, New Hampshire

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 64,300

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    Belknap County is a mid-sized county in New Hampshire with a population of 64,300. The median household income is $87,983, 35% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.8%, median home value is $340,000, and 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 35% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    64,300

    2023 estimate

    Rank #856 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $87,983

    Household

    Rank #290 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $340,000

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #359 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    32.6%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #556 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.6%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    3.0%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    3.5%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    8.4%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    New Hampshire
    $86,521
    Belknap County
    $87,983

    2% above New Hampshire avg·35% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    New Hampshire
    8.6%
    Belknap County
    8.8%

    2% below New Hampshire avg·42% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    New Hampshire
    62.7%
    Belknap County
    62.1%

    1% below New Hampshire avg·8% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $47,000

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    8.8%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    62.1%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    New Hampshire
    $316,040
    Belknap County
    $340,000

    8% above New Hampshire avg·63% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    New Hampshire
    $1,273
    Belknap County
    $1,184

    7% below New Hampshire avg·28% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    New Hampshire
    73.7%
    Belknap County
    78.7%

    7% above New Hampshire avg·8% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    New Hampshire
    30.0%
    Belknap County
    29.5%

    2% above New Hampshire avg·25% below national avg

    Housing Units

    38,718

    Households

    26,118

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.4

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,052

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    90.2%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    26 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    New Hampshire
    36.4%
    Belknap County
    32.6%

    11% below New Hampshire avg·35% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    New Hampshire
    93.5%
    Belknap County
    93.8%

    0% above New Hampshire avg·6% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    11.4%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    7.7%

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