Merrimack County, New Hampshire

NH · FIPS 33013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 155,967 #446 / 3,222
86th
Median Household Income $97,004 +29.1% #200 / 3,222
94th
Median Age 42.9 years +10.3% #1,241 / 3,222
62th
Median Home Value $367,600 +30.4% #369 / 3,222
89th
Median Gross Rent $1,360 +16.9% #350 / 3,222
89th
Poverty Rate 7.6% -39.4% #301 / 3,222
91th

Demographics

Merrimack County has a population of 155,967, making it the #446 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.6%
Native Born
4.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Merrimack County is $97,004, ranking #200 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.6% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$97,004 +29.1% vs nat'l
Rank #200 of 3,222
94th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,044 +18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #244 of 3,222
92th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.6% −39.4% vs nat'l
Rank #301 of 3,222
91th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.3% vs nat'l
Rank #739 of 3,222
77th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.9% +15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #315 of 3,222
90th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.1 min +5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,030 of 3,222
68th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Merrimack County is $367,600 (+30.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,360/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.

Median Home Value
$367,600 +30.4% vs nat'l
Rank #369 of 3,222
89th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,360 +16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #350 of 3,222
89th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.5% +14.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,799 of 3,222
44th percentile
73.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.9% of residents in Merrimack County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.

94.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.9% +3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #676 of 3,222
79th percentile

About Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Merrimack County, New Hampshire has a total population of 155,967, making it the 446th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Merrimack County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Merrimack County is $97,004, which ranks #200 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Merrimack County is $367,600, 30.4% above the national median. Renters in Merrimack County pay a median gross rent of $1,360 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Merrimack County, 38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.

Merrimack County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).

All data for Merrimack 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.