Population 92,120 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grafton County
Household size in Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Grafton County are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.42 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other New Hampshire county has smaller households.
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 Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.0, Grafton County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
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 Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Grafton County: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other New Hampshire county has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Grafton County
Renters in Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Grafton County own their homes; 28.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (45.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national share rose. Among New Hampshire's ten counties, though, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.7% of the housing in Grafton County, 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. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Grafton County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $876 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $954 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,028 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,423 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$547 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in Grafton County pays $1,423 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $547 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Grafton County
Bachelor's degrees in Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.4% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Grafton County: 49.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.1 points, mirroring the country. Grafton County has the highest share of college graduates of any New Hampshire county.
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 Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Grafton County: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of New Hampshire's ten counties, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Grafton County
| Period | Grafton County | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Grafton County than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Among New Hampshire's ten counties, though, only two have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Grafton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton County | 2.39 | 45.0 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 23.7% | 1974 | $1,423 | 49.9% | 95.2% | 3.8% |
| Orange County | 2.30 | 46.9 | 9.0% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 1976 | $1,226 | 38.5% | 94.8% | 2.3% |
| Carroll County | 2.46 | 52.4 | 7.7% | 16.6% | 39.2% | 1979 | $1,311 | 38.2% | 95.6% | 5.5% |
| Cumberland County | 2.32 | 43.4 | 7.7% | 30.2% | 11.5% | 1974 | $1,657 | 53.2% | 96.8% | 3.0% |
| Sagadahoc County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 10.0% | 22.2% | 13.1% | 1974 | $1,256 | 44.2% | 95.6% | 4.2% |
| Lewis County | 2.39 | 42.2 | 9.1% | 19.8% | 22.1% | 1968 | $929 | 18.4% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| Huron County | 2.19 | 48.9 | 6.7% | 18.2% | 23.4% | 1966 | $787 | 18.5% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Gladwin County | 2.31 | 50.5 | 4.9% | 13.9% | 28.5% | 1980 | $817 | 17.1% | 88.8% | 6.7% |
| Clare County | 2.55 | 47.1 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 36.4% | 1976 | $757 | 13.3% | 88.1% | 9.1% |
| Osceola County | 2.44 | 43.9 | 10.0% | 16.3% | 23.8% | 1976 | $853 | 16.5% | 89.8% | 6.1% |
| Lake County | 2.33 | 49.0 | 9.9% | 18.0% | 52.4% | 1976 | $913 | 12.3% | 84.7% | 6.6% |
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 Grafton County. 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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