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Jaffrey

New Hampshire · 3,058 residents · 3.404 sq mi
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Jaffrey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,058
+9%since 2000
from 2,802 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
898 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 823 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+27%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Jaffrey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,565
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,880 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,337
+99%since 2000
from $17,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,714)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,771)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(67)
Asian1.7%(53)
Other3.7%(113)
Diversity Score18.9%(577)
Diversity Score
19
+401%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jaffrey, New Hampshire?

Jaffrey, New Hampshire has about 3,058 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jaffrey, New Hampshire earns about $63,565 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 $175,600, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Jaffrey, New Hampshire?

About 28.8% 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 6.3% 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 762 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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