Francestown, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 133, Francestown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Francestown is a small community located in New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. The total population is 133. It ranks as the 95th most populous out of 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in Francestown is 61.8 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 43.3 years. Only 12.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.1% 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 Francestown is $138,438. This is 40% higher than the state median of $99,031. It is also 71% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Francestown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $366,700. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $402,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Francestown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Francestown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.3% vs 4.7%).

Education

62.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Francestown in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 40.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 24.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Francestown, New Hampshire is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Hampshire state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.