North Conway, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

North Conway is a small community located in New Hampshire, within Carroll County. The total population is 2,041. It ranks as the 46th most populous out of 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Conway is 61.8 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 43.3 years. Only 4.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.4% 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 North Conway is $71,198. This is 28% lower than the state median of $99,031. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 116% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in North Conway, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $435,000. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $402,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 47.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Conway has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 98.5%. Notably, 24.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Conway, 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.