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Meredith

New Hampshire · 2,617 residents · 2.92 sq mi
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Meredith is home to 2,617 people in New Hampshire. At a median age of 46.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 878 people. That trails the New Hampshire median by roughly 40%. 4% of residents were born outside the United States. Owners hold 57% of the housing stock.

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

2,617
+50%since 2000
from 1,739 in 2000
1990 – 2024
897 / sq mi
+79%since 2009
from 501 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
46.1
+18%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.92 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Meredith
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

$59,375
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,298 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
9.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$450,000
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,046
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,442
56.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
43.4% rent
32.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.19 people
−1%since 2009
from 2.22 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
18.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
35.6%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
7.6
+170%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.
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
14.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
60.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
21.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
55.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
28.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
40.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
21.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2013
from 16.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
79.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

21.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2013
from 16.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
46.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
27.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
12.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
56.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
39.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% 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)5.3%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era59.5%(113)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War24.2%(46)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II15.8%(30)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 190 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 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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