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CITY · 2010 ACS

Jaffrey

New Hampshire · 2,757 residents · 3.404 sq mi
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Jaffrey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,877. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,757
−2%since 2000
from 2,802 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Jaffrey
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.2%(170)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97%(194)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.1%(168)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.7%(186)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.4%(205)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.5%(344)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.8%(352)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.6%(430)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.6%(348)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.9%(191)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.9%(134)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.3%(35)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,877
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,880 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,343
+54%since 2000
from $17,781 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+12%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jaffrey on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,714)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,602)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2%(55)
Asian0.9%(25)
Other1.4%(38)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(20)
Ancestry
French24.1%(577)
English23.1%(552)
Irish13.4%(321)
French Canadian12.7%(304)
Finnish11.5%(274)
German10.7%(256)
Scottish9.7%(233)
Italian8.5%(203)
Polish5.2%(125)
American3.9%(94)
Greek1.4%(34)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
British1.3%(30)
Swedish1.3%(30)
Lithuanian0.8%(20)
Russian0.7%(16)
Welsh0.6%(15)
Danish0.5%(12)
Arab0.5%(11)
Lebanese0.5%(11)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(11)
Norwegian0.4%(10)
Dutch0.3%(8)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest Finnish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.9%(537)
Married48.1%(589)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8%(98)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(308)
Married48.4%(615)
Widowed12.9%(164)
Divorced14.4%(183)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jaffrey, New Hampshire?

Jaffrey, New Hampshire has about 2,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jaffrey, New Hampshire earns about $37,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jaffrey, New Hampshire expensive?

In Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $172,600, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Jaffrey, New Hampshire?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jaffrey, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jaffrey, New Hampshire?

About 12.3% of people in Jaffrey, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jaffrey, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Jaffrey, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 461 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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