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Sullivan County

New Hampshire · 43,742 residents · 537.876 sq mi
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Sullivan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,800. With a median age of 43.9, 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 43.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,742
+8%since 2000
from 40,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
81 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+10%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K41K43K44K1990201020202024Sullivan County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,689
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,322
+23%since 2000
from $21,319 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,800
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+64%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(39,482)
Black0.2%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(221)
Asian0.4%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(1,166)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(42,087)
Black0.4%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(493)
Asian0.6%(270)
Other1.7%(756)
Diversity Score9.4%(4,123)
Diversity Score
9
+227%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?

Sullivan County, New Hampshire has about 43,742 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sullivan County, New Hampshire earns about $50,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan County, New Hampshire expensive?

In Sullivan County, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $181,800, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan County, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.0% of people in Sullivan County, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan County, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan County, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,150 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9752Census Tract 9757Census Tract 9758Census Tract 9751Census Tract 9759.02Census Tract 9759.01Census Tract 9753Census Tract 9754.01Census Tract 9755Census Tract 9754.02Census Tract 9756
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 03743ZIP 03773ZIP 03603ZIP 03753ZIP 03782ZIP 03781ZIP 03745ZIP 03280ZIP 03752ZIP 03605ZIP 03284ZIP 03770ZIP 03751ZIP 03601ZIP 03607
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