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East Merrimack

New Hampshire · 5,176 residents · 3.376 sq mi
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East Merrimack has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,111. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,176
+37%since 2000
from 3,784 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,533 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024East Merrimack
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,111
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,260
+59%since 2000
from $25,880 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,436
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $840 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+51%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,559)
Black1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(66)
Asian2.1%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(440)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(4,442)
Black2.1%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(229)
Asian2.8%(146)
Other5.6%(289)
Diversity Score33.5%(1,732)
Diversity Score
33
+187%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Merrimack, New Hampshire?

East Merrimack, New Hampshire has about 5,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Merrimack, New Hampshire?

The typical household in East Merrimack, New Hampshire earns about $66,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Merrimack, New Hampshire expensive?

In East Merrimack, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $193,300, and the typical rent is about $1,436 a month.

How educated are people in East Merrimack, New Hampshire?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Merrimack, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Merrimack, New Hampshire?

About 11.3% of people in East Merrimack, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Merrimack, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, East Merrimack, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,520 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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