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Sullivan County

New Hampshire · 43,063 residents · 537.876 sq mi
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Sullivan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,400. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,063
+6%since 2000
from 40,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+18%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K41K43K44K1990201020202024Sullivan County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,760
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,207
+56%since 2000
from $21,319 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(39,123)
Black0.4%(185)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(822)
Asian0.9%(403)
Other2.6%(1,101)
Diversity Score14.5%(6,233)
Segregation Score19.3%(8,326)
Diversity Score
14
+402%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?

Sullivan County, New Hampshire has about 43,063 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sullivan County, New Hampshire earns about $63,760 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 $174,400, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?

About 29.6% 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 11.2% 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 4,471 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
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15 ZIP codes
ZIP 03743ZIP 03773ZIP 03603ZIP 03753ZIP 03782ZIP 03781ZIP 03745ZIP 03280ZIP 03752ZIP 03605ZIP 03284ZIP 03770ZIP 03751ZIP 03601ZIP 03607
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