Town · New Hampshire
Rumney, New Hampshire
Rumney, town, in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Rumney had 1,479 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,498 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,458 (±120). GEOID 3300965940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,479
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,498 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,458 ±120
Median household income
$79,444
±$20,753 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$309,800
±$36,827 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,064
±$100 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Rumney and what county is it in?
Rumney is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It covers 41.7 square miles of land, 36 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rumney is in the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rumney, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,479 people lived in Rumney on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while New Hampshire grew 2.7%. The 2020 Census counted 1,498 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,458 (±120).
| Measure | Rumney | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,458±120 | 92,120 | no clear change |
| Households | 550±47 | 37,107 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.23 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 829±64 | 51,920 | no clear change |
Rumney's population since 2000
From 1,480 in 2000 to 1,479 in 2025: down 0.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rumney 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 Rumney?
The median resident of Rumney is 44.5 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 24.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.9%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rumney | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5±2.3 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±3.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.1%±3.4 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Male | 47.6%±3.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9%±4.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.9%±5.3 pts | 87.5% | −10.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±3.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±2.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±4.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±3.8 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±3.0 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.9%±6.0 pts | 46.7% | +14.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.5%±4.9 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0%±4.0 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 Rumney earn?
Half of Rumney's 550 households earn less than $79,444 a year (±$20,753), against $88,261 in Grafton County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $68,457 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rumney | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,444±$20,753 | $88,261 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,391±$14,379 | $125,563 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,544±$5,031 | $52,790 | +$9,781 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4%±4.2 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.9%±6.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3%±4.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4%±3.6 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±5.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Rumney?
Owners occupy 77.8% of Rumney's occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,800 by its owner (±$36,827). The median renter pays $1,064 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rumney | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,800±$36,827 | $344,500 | +$64,030 |
| Median gross rent | $1,064±$100 | $1,301 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7%±18.7 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,821±$254 | $2,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8%±6.4 pts | 71.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.2%±6.4 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Housing units | 829±64 | 51,920 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±7.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±24.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.8%±5.2 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.8%±3.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5%±1.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.7%±5.7 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
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 do people in Rumney work and get to work?
76.8% of Rumney's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Rumney | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±4.7 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±2.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8%±7.0 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±4.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±6.4 pts | 17.2% | +7.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.7 min±6.1 | 22.2 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 Rumney?
1 census tract lies mostly in Rumney (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9608.02Grafton County | 1,509 | $79,931 |
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 Rumney) · Census block assignment files
How does Rumney compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rumney is the 6,044th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 153rd-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Rumney ranks 172nd 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 | 153rd | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 180th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 223rd | 241 |
| Median household income | 172nd | 235 |
| Per capita income | 153rd | 240 |
| Median home value | 163rd | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 187th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 51st | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 87th | 239 |
| Median age | 139th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 134th | 241 |
| Work from home | 122nd | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 53rd | 241 |
Rumney's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Rumney 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 Rumney?
13 of the 57 figures for Rumney 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 Rumney 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.