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Laconia Micro

Laconia, NH · 1 counties · 63,705 residents · 401.847 sq mi
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Laconia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,328. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,000. With a median age of 49.3, 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 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,705
+13%since 2000
from 56,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+23%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K52K57K62K66K1990201020202024Laconia
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,328
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,766
+66%since 2000
from $22,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+44%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(58,714)
Black0.5%(324)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,261)
Asian0.9%(582)
Other2%(1,298)
Diversity Score13.4%(8,550)
Segregation Score17.5%(11,160)
Diversity Score
13
+245%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

LaconiaCENTRAL17,246
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1 component county

Belknap CountyCENTRAL65,147
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laconia, NH?

Laconia, NH has about 63,705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laconia, NH?

The typical household in Laconia, NH earns about $67,328 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 $232,000, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Laconia, NH?

About 31.7% 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 8.7% 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 14,489 residents, a change of about 29 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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