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Marlborough

New Hampshire · 1,048 residents · 1.69 sq mi
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Marlborough is a city of 1,048 people in New Hampshire. At a median age of 47.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 52% of the housing stock. That trails the New Hampshire median by roughly 32%. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $261,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,048
−4%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2024
621 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 702 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.6
+21%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.69 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8969821K1K1K19902000201020202024Marlborough
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(30)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(58)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(81)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.7%(102)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.5%(141)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(136)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(157)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.3%(160)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(41)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(39)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$67,356
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,404 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$35,203
+86%since 2000
from $18,893 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.395
+7%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$261,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$973
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,442
51.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
48.1% rent
6.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.05 people
−14%since 2009
from 2.39 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
21.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
34.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.9
+37%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,068)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(997)
Black1.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(14)
12
+34%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Venezuelan0.9%(9)
Ancestry
English30.4%(319)
Irish13.3%(139)
French13%(136)
German11.9%(125)
Italian7%(73)
Scottish6.1%(64)
Finnish3.6%(38)
Polish3.6%(38)
American3%(31)
Russian2.6%(27)
Lithuanian2.2%(23)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.5%(16)
Portuguese1.5%(16)
Swedish1.2%(13)
Czech0.6%(6)
Welsh0.6%(6)
Jamaican0.5%(5)
Section 05

Education

36.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
12.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+99%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
72.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
14.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
6.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
62.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
32.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
52.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2013
from 7.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
90.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.3%(144)
Married53.9%(214)
Widowed5%(20)
Divorced4.8%(19)
Women 15+
Never married28.7%(147)
Married40.8%(209)
Widowed17.2%(88)
Divorced13.3%(68)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2013
from 7.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
52.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
30.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
21.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
67.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)36.4%(12)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)36.4%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War15.2%(5)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 33 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlborough, New Hampshire?

Marlborough, New Hampshire has about 1,048 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marlborough, New Hampshire earns about $67,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlborough, New Hampshire expensive?

In Marlborough, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $261,700, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Marlborough, New Hampshire?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marlborough, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlborough, New Hampshire?

About 7.3% of people in Marlborough, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marlborough, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlborough, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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