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Meredith

New Hampshire · 2,617 residents · 2.916 sq mi
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Meredith has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $450,000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 181%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,617
+50%since 2000
from 1,739 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
897 / sq mi
+79%since 2009
from 501 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+18%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Meredith
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.1%(56)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(105)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(225)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(156)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(173)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(292)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(288)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.7%(228)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(297)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.3%(347)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.4%(271)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.8%(179)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,298 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,863
+137%since 2000
from $18,903 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+21%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,000
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,046
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
+170%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,684)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,560)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score
5
−6%since 2009
from 6 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
Dominican1%(25)
Mexican0.5%(13)
Ancestry
Irish39.9%(1,044)
English23%(601)
German14.1%(368)
Italian13%(340)
Scottish12.8%(335)
French4.5%(118)
Polish1.3%(33)
Lithuanian1.1%(28)
American1%(26)
Dutch1%(25)
Norwegian1%(25)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.8%(20)
Belgian0.4%(11)
Swiss0.4%(10)
Arab0.3%(8)
Lebanese0.3%(8)
Armenian0.3%(8)
Canadian0.3%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.5%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.2%(517)
Married41.6%(522)
Widowed7.6%(95)
Divorced9.6%(120)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(182)
Married53.4%(522)
Widowed12.3%(120)
Divorced15.7%(153)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meredith, New Hampshire?

Meredith, New Hampshire has about 2,617 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meredith, New Hampshire earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meredith, New Hampshire expensive?

In Meredith, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $450,000, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.

How educated are people in Meredith, New Hampshire?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Meredith, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meredith, New Hampshire?

About 9.6% of people in Meredith, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meredith, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Meredith, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,087 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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