Strafford County, NH Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Strafford County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 132,483 | 1,388,685 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 346.3 | 148.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.65% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 41.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 51,650 | 550,765 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Strafford County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Strafford County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,758 | $96,071 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.12% | 4.91% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Strafford County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $352,615 | $273,705 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,412 | $1,422 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 72.5% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Strafford County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.1 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 15.1% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Strafford County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Strafford County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 36.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Health
Strafford County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Strafford County | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 80.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 12.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.9% | 16.0% | 19.0% |