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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Contoocook

New Hampshire · 1,444 residents · 2.301 sq mi
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Contoocook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,038. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $121,100. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,444
+12%since 1990
from 1,287 in 1990
1990 – 2024
628 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 559 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+13%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Contoocook
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,038
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,477 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,124
+24%since 1990
from $17,884 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$121,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$652
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $617 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
26.4% rent
2.5
−21%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,420)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score2.6%(37)
3
+124%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 40.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−34%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,444 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Contoocook, New Hampshire earns about $49,038 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 $121,100, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Contoocook, New Hampshire?

About 38.1% 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 3.6% 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 157 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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