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 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,004 | +29.1% | #200 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,241 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $367,600 | +30.4% | #369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,360 | +16.9% | #350 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | -39.4% | #301 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.9% of residents in Merrimack County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
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.