Strafford County, New Hampshire Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Strafford County is located in New Hampshire with a total population of 131,743. It is the 4th most populous county out of 10 in New Hampshire. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Strafford County is 37.9 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 43.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Strafford County is $86,564. This is 9% lower than the state median of $95,628. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $332,400. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $367,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 72.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Strafford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%.

Education

38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 39.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.