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Contoocook

New Hampshire · 1,376 residents · 2.301 sq mi
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Contoocook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,928. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $421,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,376
−5%since 2000
from 1,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
598 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+12%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Contoocook
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,928
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,038 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,998
+275%since 2000
from $22,124 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+53%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,300
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,215
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+74%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,420)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(162)
Diversity Score26%(357)
Diversity Score
26
+901%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 97.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.3%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Contoocook, New Hampshire?

Contoocook, New Hampshire has about 1,376 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Contoocook, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Contoocook, New Hampshire earns about $97,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Contoocook, New Hampshire expensive?

In Contoocook, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $421,300, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.

How educated are people in Contoocook, New Hampshire?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Contoocook, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Contoocook, New Hampshire?

About 6.2% of people in Contoocook, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Contoocook, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Contoocook, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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