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Marlborough

New Hampshire · 1,066 residents · 1.687 sq mi
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Marlborough has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,800. With a median age of 48.9, 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 48.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,066
−2%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
632 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+24%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8969821K1K1K1990201020202024Marlborough
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,150
+150%since 2000
from $18,893 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+52%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,068)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,008)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other4.4%(47)
Diversity Score14.8%(158)
Diversity Score
15
+397%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+92%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlborough, New Hampshire?

Marlborough, New Hampshire has about 1,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marlborough, New Hampshire earns about $55,875 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 $198,800, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Marlborough, New Hampshire?

About 29.4% 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 6.9% 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 145 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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