Grafton County, NH Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Grafton County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,290 | 1,388,685 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 52.7 | 148.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.44% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.2 | 41.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 36,104 | 550,765 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Grafton County grew by 7.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 91,751 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Grafton County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Grafton County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,550 | $96,071 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.45% | 4.91% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Grafton County is about 12% lower than in New Hampshire.
Housing
| Metric | Grafton County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $242,324 | $273,705 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,292 | $1,422 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.0% | 72.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Grafton County is about 15.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,292 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Grafton County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Grafton County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.9 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,640 | $5,807 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,174 | 8,168 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 587 | 1,232 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New Hampshire:
Coos County (17.4 min), Grafton County (18.0 min), Cheshire County (18.8 min).
Slowest:
Rockingham County (25.5 min), Sullivan County (23.0 min), Merrimack County (22.9 min).
The average commute time in Grafton County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in New Hampshire.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Grafton County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Grafton County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 36.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New Hampshire:
Rockingham County (0.4), Grafton County (0.4), Hillsborough County (0.3).
Lowest:
Coos County (0.2), Sullivan County (0.3), Cheshire County (0.3).
Health
Grafton County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Grafton County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 80.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.1% | 12.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.7% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New Hampshire:
Rockingham County (0.8), Merrimack County (0.8), Grafton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Coos County (0.8), Sullivan County (0.8), Belknap County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grafton County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Grafton County, New Hampshire?
The population of Grafton County, New Hampshire is 92,290, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Grafton County, New Hampshire?
The population density of Grafton County, New Hampshire is 52.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
The median household income in Grafton County, New Hampshire is $84,550, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
The median home price in Grafton County, New Hampshire is $242,324, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
The unemployment rate in Grafton County, New Hampshire is 2.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.