Carroll County, New Hampshire Demographics 2026

Name: Carroll County, New Hampshire Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Carroll County, New Hampshire has a population of 51,804, the 8th most populous county in New Hampshire. The median household income is $86,463 and the median home value is $388,900. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

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

Carroll County Quick Facts

Population 51,804

Median Household Income $86,463

Median Home Value $388,900

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 54.6 years

Homeownership Rate 83.4%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.6%

High School Graduation 95.5%

Cities/Places 10

Population 51,804 8th of 10

Median Income $86,463 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Carroll 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	51,259	51,804	+1.1%
Median household income	$82,961	$86,463	+4.2%
Median home value	$348,900	$388,900	+11.5%

Median Household Income

Carroll

$86,463

$99,031

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Carroll

$388,900

$402,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 15.4%

$50K-$100K 27.9%

$100K+ 42.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

10.4%

$200K+

12.6%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.4%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.4%

Renter 16.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,195/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.7%

18-34

15.0%

35-54

20.9%

55-74

37.7%

75+

11.7%

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 Carroll County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Conway	3,879	$59,167	7.6%	$264,900
Wolfeboro	2,531	$51,839	11.1%	$475,200
North Conway	2,041	$71,198	15.7%	$435,000
Sanbornville	1,317	$126,359	15.3%	$251,100
Center Ossipee	583	N/A	5.5%	$223,100
Melvin Village	324	$101,298	0.0%	$428,300
Bartlett	312	N/A	0.7%	N/A
Suissevale	230	$100,795	0.0%	$462,500
Union	131	$75,117	10.7%	$162,900
Center Sandwich	101	$102,083	13.9%	$392,500

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Population Overview

Carroll County is located in New Hampshire with a total population of 51,804. It is the 8th most populous county out of 10 in New Hampshire. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carroll County is 54.6 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 43.3 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carroll County is $86,463. This is 13% lower than the state median of $99,031. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $388,900. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $402,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carroll County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

38.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 95.5%. Notably, 16.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Carroll 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 Carroll County, New Hampshire?

Carroll County has a population of 51,804, making it the 8th most populous county in New Hampshire.

What is the median income in Carroll County?

The median household income in Carroll County is $86,463 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?

Carroll County contains 10 Census-designated places.