Population 884 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chocorua
Household size in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Chocorua sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.49, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.8 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.7, Chocorua is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. New Hampshire as a whole looks much the same.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Chocorua: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chocorua
Renters in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Chocorua rent their homes (26.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. New Hampshire as a whole looks much the same. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.2% of the housing in Chocorua, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −14 | +5 | +6 |
Chocorua is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $657 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $605 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,118 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,179 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$522 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in Chocorua pays $1,179 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chocorua
Bachelor's degrees in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Chocorua as nationally: 33.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in New Hampshire as a whole (41.1%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Chocorua: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of New Hampshire.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chocorua
| Period | Chocorua | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Chocorua has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chocorua compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocorua | 2.58 | 44.7 | 5.7% | 26.3% | 27.2% | 1959 | $1,179 | 33.3% | 94.8% | 1.1% |
| Tamworth | 2.53 | 43.8 | 6.7% | 26.4% | 31.4% | 1963 | $1,268 | 34.6% | 94.7% | 2.1% |
| Silver Lake | 2.52 | 53.4 | 8.8% | 6.7% | 30.8% | 1981 | $1,553 | 39.7% | 97.6% | 8.2% |
| West Ossipee | 2.63 | 45.5 | 13.7% | 13.3% | 60.0% | 1979 | $1,421 | 35.3% | 92.5% | 2.8% |
| Wonalancet | 2.60 | 46.2 | 5.2% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1956 | $1,095 | 32.5% | 95.2% | 0.3% |
| South Tamworth | 2.14 | 48.5 | 6.8% | 18.8% | 39.9% | 1977 | $1,657 | 48.7% | 95.6% | 7.6% |
| Madison | 2.89 | 46.4 | 9.7% | 7.0% | 52.0% | 1982 | $1,546 | 41.3% | 98.6% | 3.6% |
| Whiteface | 2.05 | 55.2 | 5.3% | 16.7% | 31.3% | 1974 | $1,422 | 48.8% | 97.9% | 5.7% |
| Whittier | 2.55 | 52.0 | 6.1% | 18.4% | 47.3% | 1983 | $1,103 | 42.5% | 94.2% | 3.1% |
| Center Ossipee | 2.78 | 42.3 | 15.1% | 22.0% | 42.9% | 1979 | $1,576 | 29.8% | 91.1% | 1.9% |
| Effingham | 2.71 | 41.6 | 9.9% | 30.1% | 32.6% | 1974 | $1,484 | 28.5% | 89.5% | 1.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chocorua. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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