Strafford County, NH

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2020 Population

130,161

0.803% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.8

0.271% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

8.97%

5.32% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$72,682

0.381% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$243,500

3.22% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

71,425

1.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Strafford County, NH had a population of 130k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $72,682. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Strafford County, NH grew from 129,124 to 130,161, a 0.803% increase and its median household income declined from $72,960 to $72,682, a −0.381% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Strafford County, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (90%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), White (Hispanic) (1.64%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.969%).

None of the households in Strafford County, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Strafford County, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Strafford County, NH are University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (4,259 degrees awarded in 2020) and Empire Beauty School-Somersworth (86 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Strafford County, NH was $243,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Strafford County, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Strafford County, NH was 2 cars per household.

Strafford County, NH borders York County, ME, Belknap County, NH, Carroll County, NH, Merrimack County, NH, and Rockingham County, NH.

Population & Diversity

Strafford County, NH is home to a population of 130k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.61% of Strafford County, NH residents were born outside of the country (6k people).

In 2020, there were 26.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Strafford County, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

97.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.5% of Strafford County, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Strafford County, NH was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Strafford County, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Strafford County, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 300
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.5k ± 294
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.54k ± 568

2.65%

Hispanic Population

3.45k people

2.65% of the people in Strafford County, NH are hispanic (3.45k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Strafford County, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.

Most Common Origin

Canada
8,844 ± 2,301 people
India
8,039 ± 2,195 people
Dominican Republic
4,679 ± 1,676 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,844 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 8,039 and Dominican Republic with 4,679.

Foreign-Born Population

4.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6k people

5.15%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.65k people

As of 2020, 4.61% of Strafford County, NH residents (6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Strafford County, NH was 5.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Strafford County, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,036 ± 373
Gulf War (2001-)
1,491 ± 315
Gulf War (1990s)
1,477 ± 316

Strafford County, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Strafford County, NH employs 71.4k people. The largest industries in Strafford County, NH are Manufacturing (10,397 people), Retail Trade (8,452 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,070 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($67,958), Utilities ($67,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,464).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,232. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

71.4k

2020 Value

± 2,179

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 4.05%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Strafford County, NH grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 70.5k employees to 71.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Strafford County, NH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,116 people), Management Occupations (7,856 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,036 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Strafford County, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.4k

2020 Value

± 2,179

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 4.05%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Strafford County, NH grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 70.5k employees to 71.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Strafford County, NH, are Manufacturing (10,397 people), Retail Trade (8,452 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,070 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Strafford County, NH, though some of these residents may live in Strafford County, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,448

Median earning men ± $2,581

$32,600

Median earning women ± $992

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,773), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,348), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,098).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,664), Public Administration ($50,086), and Construction ($48,010).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,075
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
622
Manufacturing
603
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.23M
Manufacturing
$1.05M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$741k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$10.9B
Mixed freight
$7.68B
Machinery
$4.58B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($7.68B) and Machinery ($4.58B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Hampshire products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Hampshire.

$58.4B

2020 Value in New Hampshire

$105B

Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire

79.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $58.4B. This is expected to increase 79.8% to $105B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Hampshire trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$8.06B
New York
$3.44B
Maine
$3.15B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $8.06B, followed by New York with $3.44B and Maine and $3.15B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Hampshire shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Strafford County, NH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.88%).

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.88%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Strafford County, NH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New Hampshire

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

Jeanne Shaheen

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Maggie Hassan

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Hampshire over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New Hampshire

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Hampshire have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Strafford County, NH awarded 4,345 degrees. The student population of Strafford County, NH in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 6,281 male students and 8,231 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Strafford County, NH are White (3,541 and 86.8%), followed by Unknown (152 and 3.73%), Hispanic or Latino (129 and 3.16%), and Asian (124 and 3.04%).

The largest universities in Strafford County, NH by number of degrees awarded are University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (4,259 and 98%) and Empire Beauty School-Somersworth (86 and 1.98%).

The most popular majors in Strafford County, NH are General Business Administration & Management (844 and 19.4%), General Psychology (201 and 4.63%), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (164 and 3.77%).

The median tuition cost in Strafford County, NH for a public four year colleges is $15,520 for in-state students and $32,860 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Strafford County, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 14,512 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 14,512 students enrolled in Strafford County, NH, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,828 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
197 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
164 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
844 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Strafford County, NH was General Psychology with 197 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Strafford County, NH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
4,259 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
86 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Hampshire-Main Campus with 4,259 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,763 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Strafford County, NH, which is 0.683 times less than the 2,582 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,541 degrees mean that there were 23.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 152 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($15,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,418) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

Measure

In 2020, 0.481% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.459% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (307k), Bachelors Degree (241k), and Some college (224k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Strafford County, NH was $243,500 in 2020, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $235,900 to $243,500, a 3.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Strafford County, NH is 66.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Strafford County, NH have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Strafford County, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Strafford County, NH is $72,682. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Strafford County, NH was Census Tract 801 with a value of $130,260, followed by Census Tract 860 and Census Tract 805, with respective values of $115,344 and $113,859.

In 2021, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Strafford County, NH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.823%.

Housing

Property

$243,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,268

$33,285

Median Property Taxes

±$1,067

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Strafford County, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Strafford County, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2020

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 66.8% of the housing units in Strafford County, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Strafford County, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 801
Census Tract 860
Census Tract 805

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Strafford County, NH was Census Tract 801 with a value of $130,260, followed by Census Tract 860 and Census Tract 805, with respective values of $115,344 and $113,859.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Strafford County, NH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,682

Median Household Income

± $2,549

48.5k

Number of Households

± 1,529

In 2020, the median household income of the 48.5k households in Strafford County, NH declined from $72,682 from the previous year's value of $72,960.

The following chart displays the households in Strafford County, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Strafford County, NH is from New Hampshire.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2020, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.753% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Hampshire across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Carpooled (8.18%)
Worked At Home (6.78%)

In 2020, 77.9% of workers in Strafford County, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.18%) and those who worked at home (6.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Strafford County, NH have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Strafford County, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Strafford County, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Strafford County, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Strafford County, NH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Strafford County, NH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.823%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Strafford County, NH (10.8k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Strafford County, NH is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 8.3% of the children was living in poverty in Strafford County, NH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 236 in Strafford County, NH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 42.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.2% of the population of Strafford County, NH has health coverage, with 57.6% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Hampshire was $9,589 in 2014. This is a 2.35% increase from the previous year ($9,369).

Primary care physicians in Strafford County, NH see 1586 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.15% increase from the previous year (1568 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1347 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 374 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Hampshire. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Hampshire, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,586 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Strafford County, NH

Primary care physicians in Strafford County, NH see an average of 1,586 patients per year. This represents a 1.15% increase from the previous year (1,568 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Strafford County, NH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Hampshire across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.81%

Uninsured

57.6%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.82%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Strafford County, NH declined by 2.69% from 5.97% to 5.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Strafford County, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.4 in Strafford County, NH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Strafford County, NH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.6% in Strafford County, NH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Strafford County, NH.

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