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Contoocook

New Hampshire · 1,444 residents · 2.301 sq mi
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Contoocook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 69% more than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,444
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
628 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+8%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Contoocook
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,875
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,388
+150%since 2000
from $22,124 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,398)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score8.3%(120)
Diversity Score
8
+220%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 97.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Contoocook, New Hampshire earns about $106,875 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 $245,600, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Contoocook, New Hampshire?

About 59.7% 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 1.6% 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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