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 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,570 | +17.9% | #337 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,546 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $362,800 | +28.7% | #378 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,488 | +27.9% | #255 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -31.3% | #497 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.8% of residents in Strafford County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
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.