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Meredith

New Hampshire · 1,718 residents · 2.916 sq mi
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Meredith has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,718
−1%since 2000
from 1,739 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
589 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Meredith
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,422
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,298 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,602
+62%since 2000
from $18,903 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,400
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+50%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.8%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,648)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian1%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(114)
Diversity Score
7
+77%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meredith, New Hampshire?

Meredith, New Hampshire has about 1,718 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meredith, New Hampshire earns about $52,422 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 $195,400, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Meredith, New Hampshire?

About 24.3% 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 14.3% 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 188 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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