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Conway

New Hampshire · 3,879 residents · 7.046 sq mi
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Conway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,167. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,187 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $264,900. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,879
+129%since 2000
from 1,692 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
551 / sq mi
+129%since 2000
from 240 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+34%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8682K3K3K4K1990201020202024Conway
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,392 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,372
+155%since 2000
from $16,987 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−17%since 2010
from 0.564 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,041
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+55%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,652)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,689)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.3%(168)
Other0.6%(22)
Diversity Score11.7%(454)
Diversity Score
12
+611%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% 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
10.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conway, New Hampshire?

Conway, New Hampshire has about 3,879 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Conway, New Hampshire earns about $59,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conway, New Hampshire expensive?

In Conway, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $264,900, and the typical rent is about $1,041 a month.

How educated are people in Conway, New Hampshire?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Conway, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conway, New Hampshire?

About 7.6% of people in Conway, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conway, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Conway, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,255 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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