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Meredith

New Hampshire · 2,527 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 $40,139. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $302,200. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,527
+45%since 2000
from 1,739 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
867 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+40%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Meredith
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,139
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,298 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,842
+79%since 2000
from $18,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,200
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
7.5
+203%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,328)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(51)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other1.2%(30)
Diversity Score12.3%(310)
Diversity Score
12
+226%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meredith, New Hampshire?

Meredith, New Hampshire has about 2,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meredith, New Hampshire earns about $40,139 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 $302,200, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.

How educated are people in Meredith, New Hampshire?

About 33.1% 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 14.4% 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 997 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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