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Merrimack County

New Hampshire · 153,808 residents · 932.899 sq mi
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Merrimack County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,937. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153,808
+13%since 2000
from 136,225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
116K127K138K149K160K1990201020202024Merrimack County
2024156K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,937
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,522 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,213
+65%since 2000
from $23,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(131,343)
Black0.5%(688)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,362)
Asian0.9%(1,158)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(7,988)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(137,252)
Black1.6%(2,536)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3,880)
Asian2%(3,013)
Other2.3%(3,527)
Diversity Score20.4%(31,369)
Segregation Score28%(43,025)
Diversity Score
20
+248%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?

Merrimack County, New Hampshire has about 153,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Merrimack County, New Hampshire earns about $77,937 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrimack County, New Hampshire expensive?

In Merrimack County, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $245,400, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Merrimack County, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.6% of people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrimack County, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrimack County, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,803 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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