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Coos County

New Hampshire · 33,055 residents · 1,794.574 sq mi
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Coos County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,055
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+12%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Coos County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,534
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,593 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,976
+33%since 2000
from $17,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+53%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(32,337)
Black0.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(201)
Asian0.4%(122)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(902)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(31,801)
Black0.4%(141)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(401)
Asian0.5%(165)
Other1.4%(475)
Diversity Score8.8%(2,893)
Diversity Score
9
+221%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coos County, New Hampshire?

Coos County, New Hampshire has about 33,055 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coos County, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Coos County, New Hampshire earns about $41,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coos County, New Hampshire expensive?

In Coos County, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $131,400, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Coos County, New Hampshire?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Coos County, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coos County, New Hampshire?

About 12.1% of people in Coos County, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coos County, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Coos County, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,773 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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