Belknap County, New Hampshire

NH · FIPS 33001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 64,659 #855 / 3,222
73th
Median Household Income $92,783 +23.5% #256 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 48.4 years +24.4% #334 / 3,222
90th
Median Home Value $374,900 +33.0% #353 / 3,222
89th
Median Gross Rent $1,167 +0.3% #591 / 3,222
82th
Poverty Rate 8.5% -32.7% #460 / 3,222
86th

Demographics

Belknap County has a population of 64,659, making it the #855 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Belknap County is $92,783, ranking #256 out of 3,222 counties — 23.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$92,783 +23.5% vs nat'l
Rank #256 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,037 +18.8% vs nat'l
Rank #245 of 3,222
92th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.5% −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #460 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.8% vs nat'l
Rank #719 of 3,222
78th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.6% −0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #542 of 3,222
83th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.7 min +0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,313 of 3,222
59th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Belknap County is $374,900 (+33.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,167/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.

Median Home Value
$374,900 +33.0% vs nat'l
Rank #353 of 3,222
89th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,167 +0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #591 of 3,222
82th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.1% +24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #627 of 3,222
81th percentile
80.1% Homeownership

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Health

94.1% of residents in Belknap County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.

94.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1% +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,012 of 3,222
69th percentile

About Belknap County, New Hampshire

Belknap County, New Hampshire has a total population of 64,659, making it the 855th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Belknap County is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Belknap County is $92,783, which ranks #256 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Belknap County is $374,900, 33.0% above the national median. Renters in Belknap County pay a median gross rent of $1,167 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Belknap County, 33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.

Belknap County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).

All data for Belknap County, New Hampshire comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.