Belknap County, New Hampshire Demographics 2026

Name: Belknap County, New Hampshire Demographics
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Belknap County, New Hampshire has a population of 64,659, the 7th most populous county in New Hampshire. The median household income is $92,783 and the median home value is $374,900. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Belknap County Quick Facts

Population 64,659

Median Household Income $92,783

Median Home Value $374,900

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 48.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.1%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.6%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 5

Population 64,659 7th of 10

Median Income $92,783 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Belknap County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	64,300	64,659	+0.6%
Median household income	$87,983	$92,783	+5.5%
Median home value	$340,000	$374,900	+10.3%

Median Household Income

Belknap

$92,783

$99,031

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Belknap

$374,900

$402,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.1%

$25K-$50K 15.6%

$50K-$100K 25.5%

$100K+ 46.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

7.5%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

11.3%

$200K+

13.2%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.4%|National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.1%

Renter 19.9%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,167/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.3%

18-34

17.5%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

32.6%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 24 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Belknap County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Laconia	17,085	$73,218	12.6%	$340,300
Meredith	2,617	$59,375	9.6%	$450,000
Belmont	1,378	$52,594	10.4%	$208,700
New Hampton	302	$105,938	32.1%	$298,200
Alton	281	N/A	3.4%	$363,300

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Population Overview

Belknap County is located in New Hampshire with a total population of 64,659. It is the 7th most populous county out of 10 in New Hampshire. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belknap County is 48.4 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 43.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belknap County is $92,783. This is 6% lower than the state median of $99,031. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $374,900. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $402,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Belknap County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 40.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Belknap County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Hampshire and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Belknap County, New Hampshire?

Belknap County has a population of 64,659, making it the 7th most populous county in New Hampshire.

What is the median income in Belknap County?

The median household income in Belknap County is $92,783 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Belknap County, New Hampshire?

Belknap County contains 5 Census-designated places.