Strafford County, New Hampshire
Located in New Hampshire, Strafford County has a population of 132,575 residents and a median age of 38.2 years, making it the #494 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.7%. The median home value is $362,800, and the median household income is $88,570, which is 18% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Strafford County, 39.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 16.6% above the national average, ranking #302 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Strafford County is 77.6 years. 14.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.0% of adults in Strafford County smoke , 32.9% are obese , and 20.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 42.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Strafford County is 1.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 9.0 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
9.5% of children in Strafford County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 5.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Strafford County is 71.4%. The mean commute time is 28.3 min, which is 2.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Strafford County voted Democratic with a margin of 12.0%. The vote was 55.5% Dem / 43.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.