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Largest by population, New Hampshire counties · 2010

The most populous New Hampshire counties as of the 2010 population estimates. This list covers the 10 counties in New Hampshire that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2025

RANKPLACESTATETOTAL POPULATIONVS 2000

01Hillsborough County, NHNH400,721+5%

02Rockingham County, NHNH295,223+6%

03Merrimack County, NHNH146,445+8%

04Strafford County, NHNH123,143+10%

05Grafton County, NHNH89,118+9%

06Cheshire County, NHNH77,117+4%

07Belknap County, NHNH60,088+7%

08Carroll County, NHNH47,818+10%

09Sullivan County, NHNH43,742+8%

10Coos County, NHNH33,055−0%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS