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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Contoocook

New Hampshire · 1,287 residents · 2.301 sq mi
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Contoocook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,477. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $120,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,287
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
559 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Contoocook
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,477
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,038 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,884
−19%vs 2000
vs $22,124 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$120,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $121,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$617
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $652 in 2000
US average: $450
73.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
26.4% rent
3.1
+27%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
1
−55%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Contoocook, New Hampshire?

Contoocook, New Hampshire has about 1,287 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Contoocook, New Hampshire earns about $38,477 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 $120,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Contoocook, New Hampshire?

About 40.3% 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 2.5% of people in Contoocook, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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