Groveton, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 834, Groveton'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

Groveton is a small community located in New Hampshire, within Coos County. The total population is 834. It ranks as the 69th most populous out of 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in Groveton is 36.4 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 43.3 years. 11.0% 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 Groveton is $37,321. This is 62% lower than the state median of $99,031. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.1%. This is 274% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Groveton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $104,700. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $402,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Groveton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Groveton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Groveton, 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.