Warner, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 341, Warner'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

Warner is a small community located in New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. The total population is 341. It ranks as the 83rd most populous out of 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warner is 36.6 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 43.3 years. Only 7.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.1% 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 Warner is $47,885. This is 52% lower than the state median of $99,031. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Warner, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $386,400. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $402,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 28.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 61% lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Warner has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents.

Education

33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower 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, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Warner, 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.