Belknap County, New Hampshire Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Belknap County is located in New Hampshire with a total population of 64,300. It is the 7th most populous county out of 10 in New Hampshire. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belknap County is 48.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 43.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belknap County is $87,983. This is 8% lower than the state median of $95,628. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $340,000. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $367,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 72.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Belknap County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 39.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.