Living In Merrimack County, NH

Merrimack County Summary

Life in Merrimack County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Merrimack County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Merrimack County:

The population in Merrimack County is 152,983.
The median home value in Merrimack County is $255,100.
The median income in Merrimack County is $82,457.
The median rent in Merrimack County is $1,113.
The unemployment rate in Merrimack County is 3.6%.
The poverty rate in Merrimack County is 7.0%.

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Cities & Towns in Merrimack County

List Of Cities & Towns in Merrimack County

Concord, NH Population 43,552

Franklin, NH Population 8,766

South Hooksett, NH Population 5,906

Hooksett, NH Population 5,669

Suncook, NH Population 5,008

Tilton Northfield, NH Population 2,868

Henniker, NH Population 2,682

Pittsfield, NH Population 1,766

New London, NH Population 1,368

Contoocook, NH Population 1,218

Loudon, NH Population 658

Warner, NH Population 423

Bradford, NH Population 403

Blodgett Landing, NH Population 99

Map Of Merrimack County

Merrimack County Photos

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Merrimack County Demographics

Population over time in Merrimack County

The current population in Merrimack County is 152,983. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2021	152,983	1.4%
2020	150,902	0.7%
2019	149,917	-

Gender in Merrimack County

Merrimack County is 50.4% female with 77,095 female residents.
Merrimack County is 49.6% male with 75,887 male residents.

Female

50.4% (77,095)

Male

49.6% (75,887)

Gender	Merrimack County	NH	USA
Female	50.4%	50.5%	50.5%
Male	49.6%	49.5%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Merrimack County

Merrimack County is:

92.6% White with 138,383 White residents.
1.3% African American with 1,895 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 215 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 3,103 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 225 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 2,508 Two Or More residents.
2.1% Hispanic with 3,104 Hispanic residents.

White

92.6% (138,383)

African American

1.3% (1,895)

American Indian

0.1% (215)

Asian

2.1% (3,103)

Hawaiian

0.0% (19)

Other

0.2% (225)

Two Or More

1.7% (2,508)

Hispanic

2.1% (3,104)

Table: Merrimack County By Race

Race	Merrimack County	NH	USA
White	92.6%	88.9%	59.4%
African American	1.3%	1.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	2.1%	2.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%
Two Or More	1.7%	2.6%	3.2%
Hispanic	2.1%	4.1%	18.4%

Household Income For Merrimack County, New Hampshire

3.1% of households in Merrimack County earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Merrimack County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Merrimack County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.3% of households in Merrimack County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.3% of households in Merrimack County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.9% of households in Merrimack County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.1% of households in Merrimack County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.3% of households in Merrimack County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Merrimack County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.9% of households in Merrimack County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

3.1% (4,684)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.2% (4,961)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.4% (9,774)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.3% (11,240)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.3% (14,237)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.9% (24,288)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.1% (23,024)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.3% (31,017)

$150,000 to $199,999

10.5% (16,088)

$200,000 or more

8.9% (13,665)

Income	Merrimack County	NH	USA
Less than $10,000	3.1%	3.8%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.2%	3.2%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.4%	7.3%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.3%	7.9%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.3%	10.9%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.9%	17.5%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.1%	14.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.3%	18.5%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.5%	8.5%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	8.9%	8.4%	9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Merrimack County for adults over 25

3.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Merrimack County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

3% (4,589)

9-12th Grade

4% (6,119)

High School / GED

28% (44,365)

Some College

17% (26,007)

Associate's Degree

11% (16,828)

Bachelor's Degree

20% (30,596)

Master's Degree

11% (16,828)

Professional Degree

3% (4,589)

Doctorate Degree

2% (3,059)

Education	Merrimack County	NH	USA
< 9th Grade	3%	1%	4%
9-12th Grade	4%	5%	6%
High School / GED	28%	28%	26%
Some College	17%	19%	20%
Associate's Degree	11%	10%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	20%	22%	21%
Master's Degree	11%	11%	9%
Professional Degree	3%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	2%	1%	2%