Town · New Hampshire
Strafford, New Hampshire
Strafford, town, in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Strafford had 4,338 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,230 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,306 (±17). GEOID 3301773860.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,338
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,230 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,306 ±17
Median household income
$122,105
±$22,144 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$427,900
±$28,682 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,635
±$246 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Strafford and what county is it in?
Strafford is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It covers 49.0 square miles of land, 86 residents per square mile in 2020.
Strafford is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Strafford is the same area as Census Tract 860 of Strafford County: the tract's figures are Strafford's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Strafford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,338 people lived in Strafford on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 4,230 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,306 (±17).
| Measure | Strafford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,306±17 | 132,575 | +166 |
| Households | 1,580±128 | 52,080 | +185 |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.21 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,867±147 | 56,609 | no clear change |
Strafford's population since 2000
From 3,626 in 2000 to 4,338 in 2025: up 19.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Strafford 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 Strafford?
The median resident of Strafford is 46.3 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 3.7%.
| Measure | Strafford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3±2.1 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.6%±3.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±2.8 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 50.6%±3.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7%±2.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.0%±5.0 pts | 87.6% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±3.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±2.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±3.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.1%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±2.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±3.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±2.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±3.3 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.2%±6.8 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9%±4.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.3%±3.0 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±1.0 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 Strafford earn?
Half of Strafford's 1,580 households earn less than $122,105 a year (±$22,144), against $88,570 in Strafford County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $121,377 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Strafford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,105±$22,144 | $88,570 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $137,011±$13,669 | $114,189 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,034±$6,106 | $46,304 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±3.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.9%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.4%±2.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0%±2.3 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1%±2.8 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 Strafford?
Owners occupy 93.5% of Strafford's occupied homes and renters 6.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $427,900 by its owner (±$28,682). The median renter pays $1,635 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Strafford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $427,900±$28,682 | $362,800 | +$78,506 |
| Median gross rent | $1,635±$246 | $1,488 | +$354 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.7%±26.3 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,361±$219 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.5%±3.4 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.5%±3.4 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,867±147 | 56,609 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±28.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.5%±6.5 pts | 55.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.3%±5.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±2.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4%±2.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.0%±5.6 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2%±1.4 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 Strafford building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Strafford in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 2.3 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 Strafford work and get to work?
75.1% of Strafford's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.9 minutes.
| Measure | Strafford | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.7%±4.4 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±4.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1%±6.7 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±4.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9%±5.3 pts | 16.2% | +8.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.9 min±3.6 | 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 Strafford?
1 census tract lies mostly in Strafford (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 860Strafford County | 4,306 | $122,105 |
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 Strafford) · Census block assignment files
How does Strafford compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Strafford is the 2,613th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 78th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Strafford ranks 46th 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 | 78th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 105th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 170th | 241 |
| Median household income | 46th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 107th | 240 |
| Median home value | 76th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 81st | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 97th | 239 |
| Median age | 113th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 35th | 241 |
| Work from home | 102nd | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 18th | 241 |
Strafford's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Strafford 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 Strafford?
20 of the 57 figures for Strafford 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 Strafford 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.