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Laconia

New Hampshire · 16,871 residents · 19.838 sq mi
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Laconia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,814. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,871
+3%since 2000
from 16,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+22%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Laconia
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,814
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,796 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,119
+69%since 2000
from $19,540 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(15,777)
Black0.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1%(162)
Asian0.7%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(911)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(15,180)
Black1.1%(179)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(457)
Asian1.4%(235)
Other2.1%(351)
Diversity Score17.7%(2,992)
Diversity Score
18
+219%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laconia, New Hampshire?

Laconia, New Hampshire has about 16,871 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laconia, New Hampshire earns about $55,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laconia, New Hampshire expensive?

In Laconia, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $193,700, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Laconia, New Hampshire?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laconia, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laconia, New Hampshire?

About 11.2% of people in Laconia, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laconia, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Laconia, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,128 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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