Town · New Hampshire
Rollinsford, New Hampshire
Rollinsford, town, in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Rollinsford had 2,621 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,597 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,626 (±21). GEOID 3301765540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,621
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,597 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,626 ±21
Median household income
$89,500
±$25,575 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$398,100
±$33,212 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,809
±$394 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Rollinsford and what county is it in?
Rollinsford is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It covers 7.3 square miles of land, 356 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rollinsford is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Rollinsford is the same area as Census Tract 820 of Strafford County: the tract's figures are Rollinsford's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rollinsford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,621 people lived in Rollinsford on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 2,597 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,626 (±21).
| Measure | Rollinsford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,626±21 | 132,575 | +59 |
| Households | 1,090±114 | 52,080 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.25 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,151±122 | 56,609 | no clear change |
Rollinsford's population since 2000
From 2,648 in 2000 to 2,621 in 2025: down 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rollinsford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rollinsford?
The median resident of Rollinsford is 38.8 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.2%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rollinsford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8±5.5 | 38.2 | −6.8 |
| Under 18 years | 17.7%±5.0 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±3.8 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 41.0%±5.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9%±2.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.1%±5.9 pts | 87.6% | −7.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.2%±5.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±1.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±1.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±2.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3%±3.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8%±1.8 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0%±2.6 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.2%±6.4 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±3.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1%±4.8 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±3.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rollinsford earn?
Half of Rollinsford's 1,090 households earn less than $89,500 a year (±$25,575), against $88,570 in Strafford County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $93,141 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rollinsford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,500±$25,575 | $88,570 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,747±$16,852 | $114,189 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,978±$7,356 | $46,304 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8%±2.9 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0%±8.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2%±3.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7%±1.2 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6%±2.2 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rollinsford?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Rollinsford's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $398,100 by its owner (±$33,212). The median renter pays $1,809 a month including utilities, and 40.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rollinsford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $398,100±$33,212 | $362,800 | +$99,411 |
| Median gross rent | $1,809±$394 | $1,488 | +$512 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0%±25.1 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,250±$262 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2%±7.0 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8%±7.0 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,151±122 | 56,609 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3%±15.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0%±7.7 pts | 55.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7%±3.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5%±4.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.2%±8.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.6%±7.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rollinsford building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Rollinsford in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rollinsford work and get to work?
64.9% of Rollinsford's workers drive alone and 25.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Rollinsford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.0%±5.7 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±2.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.9%±9.0 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±4.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.9%±9.2 pts | 16.2% | +19.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min±3.5 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rollinsford?
1 census tract lies mostly in Rollinsford (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 820Strafford County | 2,626 | $89,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rollinsford) · Census block assignment files
How does Rollinsford compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rollinsford is the 3,973rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 109th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Rollinsford ranks 137th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 109th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 131st | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 88th | 241 |
| Median household income | 137th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 116th | 240 |
| Median home value | 95th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 30th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 124th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th | 239 |
| Median age | 205th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 131st | 241 |
| Work from home | 21st | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 143rd | 241 |
Rollinsford's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Rollinsford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rollinsford?
17 of the 57 figures for Rollinsford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rollinsford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.