Grafton County, New Hampshire Demographics 2026

Name: Grafton County, New Hampshire Demographics
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Grafton County, New Hampshire has a population of 92,120, the 5th most populous county in New Hampshire. The median household income is $88,261 and the median home value is $344,500. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

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

Grafton County Quick Facts

Population 92,120

Median Household Income $88,261

Median Home Value $344,500

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 44.1 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 46.7%

High School Graduation 94.7%

Cities/Places 15

Population 92,120 5th of 10

Median Income $88,261 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Grafton 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	91,759	92,120	+0.4%
Median household income	$84,021	$88,261	+5.0%
Median home value	$298,500	$344,500	+15.4%

Median Household Income

Grafton

$88,261

$99,031

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grafton

$344,500

$402,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.0%

$25K-$50K 16.1%

$50K-$100K 26.6%

$100K+ 44.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

7.4%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

15.4%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.4%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,301/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.7%

18-34

24.2%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

28.7%

75+

9.4%

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 Grafton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lebanon	14,999	$98,147	7.0%	$385,400
Hanover	8,479	$153,281	8.0%	$842,600
Plymouth	4,969	$89,500	17.0%	$294,400
Littleton	4,114	$53,082	15.5%	$230,500
Bristol	2,098	$73,993	9.5%	$237,400
Enfield	1,994	$99,330	23.7%	$277,900
Woodsville	1,422	$57,946	10.3%	$228,000
Ashland	1,404	$44,188	27.7%	$173,900
Bethlehem	1,058	$64,625	11.5%	$262,000
Lincoln	923	$60,000	9.6%	$326,700
Lisbon	730	$68,813	7.0%	$181,300
North Haverhill	728	$58,631	0.0%	$237,700
North Woodstock	447	$71,094	7.4%	$329,200
Mountain Lakes	354	$35,603	16.4%	$264,800
Canaan	257	N/A	9.3%	$275,000

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Population Overview

Grafton County is located in New Hampshire with a total population of 92,120. It is the 5th most populous county out of 10 in New Hampshire. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grafton County is 44.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 43.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grafton County is $88,261. This is 11% lower than the state median of $99,031. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $344,500. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $402,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grafton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.5%.

Education

46.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Grafton County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher 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 94.7%. Notably, 24.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grafton 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 Grafton County, New Hampshire?

Grafton County has a population of 92,120, making it the 5th most populous county in New Hampshire.

What is the median income in Grafton County?

The median household income in Grafton County is $88,261 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.

How many cities are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?

Grafton County contains 15 Census-designated places.