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Laconia, NH · 1 counties · 65,147 residents (2025 est.) · 401.847 sq mi
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Laconia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $374,900. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,659
+15%since 2000
from 56,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+21%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65,147 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
48K52K57K62K66K1990201020202024Laconia
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,783
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,605 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,037
+115%since 2000
from $22,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+8%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,900
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+69%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(54,685)
Black0.3%(151)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(418)
Asian0.5%(306)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(2,194)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(59,943)
Black0.5%(294)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,467)
Asian1.2%(744)
Other3.4%(2,211)
Diversity Score17.3%(11,212)
Segregation Score25.4%(16,420)
Diversity Score
17
+345%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
+45%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
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
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

LaconiaCENTRAL17,246
What's inside

1 component county

Belknap CountyCENTRAL65,147
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laconia, NH?

Laconia, NH has about 64,659 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laconia, NH?

The typical household in Laconia, NH earns about $92,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laconia, NH expensive?

In Laconia, NH, the median home is worth about $374,900, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Laconia, NH?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Laconia, NH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laconia, NH?

About 8.5% of people in Laconia, NH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laconia, NH grown since 1990?

Yes, Laconia, NH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,443 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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