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Coos County

New Hampshire · 31,268 residents · 1,794.574 sq mi
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Coos County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,945. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,500. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,268
−6%since 2000
from 33,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+21%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Coos County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,945
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,593 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,442
+65%since 2000
from $17,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(28,629)
Black1.6%(494)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(672)
Asian0.6%(193)
Other1.4%(434)
Diversity Score14.2%(4,432)
Segregation Score44%(13,773)
Diversity Score
14
+421%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coos County, New Hampshire?

Coos County, New Hampshire has about 31,268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coos County, New Hampshire earns about $48,945 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 $132,500, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Coos County, New Hampshire?

About 19.7% 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 11.7% 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 3,560 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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