Strafford County, New Hampshire

NH · FIPS 33017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 132,575 #494 / 3,222
85th
Median Household Income $88,570 +17.9% #337 / 3,222
90th
Median Age 38.2 years -1.8% #2,546 / 3,222
21th
Median Home Value $362,800 +28.7% #378 / 3,222
88th
Median Gross Rent $1,488 +27.9% #255 / 3,222
92th
Poverty Rate 8.7% -31.3% #497 / 3,222
85th

Demographics

Strafford County has a population of 132,575, making it the #494 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below 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 Strafford County is $88,570, ranking #337 out of 3,222 counties — 17.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.

Median Household Income
$88,570 +17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #337 of 3,222
90th percentile
Per Capita Income
$46,304 +12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #335 of 3,222
90th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.7% −31.3% vs nat'l
Rank #497 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −33.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,002 of 3,222
69th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.3% +16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #302 of 3,222
91th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.3 min +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,198 of 3,222
63th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Strafford County is $362,800 (+28.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,488/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.1%.

Median Home Value
$362,800 +28.7% vs nat'l
Rank #378 of 3,222
88th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,488 +27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #255 of 3,222
92th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.1% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,560 of 3,222
21th percentile
67.1% Homeownership

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Health

94.8% of residents in Strafford County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.

94.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8% +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #723 of 3,222
78th percentile

About Strafford County, New Hampshire

Strafford County, New Hampshire has a total population of 132,575, making it the 494th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Strafford County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Strafford County is $88,570, which ranks #337 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.

The median home value in Strafford County is $362,800, 28.7% above the national median. Renters in Strafford County pay a median gross rent of $1,488 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Strafford County, 39.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.

Strafford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).

All data for Strafford 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.