Population 16,532 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Laconia
Household size in Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Laconia are small: just 2.40 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 climbed from 2.21 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Laconia skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, in line with the national trend.
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 Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Laconia (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher 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 Laconia
Renters in Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.6% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Laconia is about as common as it is nationally: 35.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in New Hampshire overall (27.2%). About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.6% of the housing in Laconia, 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 up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Laconia is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only six have older homes.
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 Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $845 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $918 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,028 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,279 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$434 | +$580 | +$606 |
Rent in Laconia runs $1,279 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $434 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Laconia
Bachelor's degrees in Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Laconia (28.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Laconia is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across New Hampshire. The share with a diploma is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Laconia
| Period | Laconia | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Laconia has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Laconia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia | 2.40 | 45.9 | 13.1% | 35.6% | 21.6% | 1962 | $1,279 | 28.3% | 93.7% | 2.6% |
| Gilford | 2.57 | 48.0 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 29.4% | 1980 | $1,342 | 42.7% | 95.1% | 2.3% |
| Winnisquam | 2.63 | 45.1 | 5.8% | 17.4% | 23.0% | 1976 | $1,231 | 37.2% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| Belmont | 2.39 | 46.9 | 5.0% | 16.4% | 14.2% | 1983 | $996 | 22.3% | 90.8% | 3.5% |
| Lochmere | 2.19 | 45.3 | 26.2% | 33.4% | 21.1% | 1974 | $1,034 | 22.5% | 88.8% | 4.8% |
| Sanbornton | 2.66 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 15.4% | 23.0% | 1984 | $1,267 | 36.8% | 92.2% | 4.0% |
| Gardners Grove | 2.67 | 40.3 | 2.1% | 32.5% | 17.3% | 1985 | $1,175 | 15.4% | 96.6% | 0.0% |
| Pendleton Beach | 2.08 | 62.8 | 8.7% | 5.4% | 65.2% | 1972 | $952 | 56.2% | 98.2% | 1.7% |
| Meredith | 2.20 | 54.3 | 8.4% | 26.3% | 32.2% | 1976 | $1,405 | 45.2% | 95.9% | 3.2% |
| North Sanbornton | 2.70 | 43.8 | 10.6% | 11.6% | 27.3% | 1989 | $1,319 | 36.4% | 91.4% | 4.9% |
| Tilton | 2.37 | 45.0 | 12.0% | 31.5% | 10.1% | 1969 | $1,073 | 27.7% | 91.5% | 3.2% |
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 Laconia. 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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