Town · New Hampshire
Tamworth, New Hampshire
Tamworth, town, in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Tamworth had 2,895 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,812 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,884 (±31). GEOID 3300376100.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,895
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,812 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,884 ±31
Median household income
$68,036
±$20,293 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$366,800
±$29,057 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,110
±$184 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Tamworth and what county is it in?
Tamworth is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It covers 59.6 square miles of land, 47 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tamworth, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,895 people lived in Tamworth on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 2,812 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,884 (±31).
| Measure | Tamworth | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,884±31 | 51,804 | −110 |
| Households | 1,147±199 | 21,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.43 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,724±252 | 40,421 | no clear change |
Tamworth's population since 2000
From 2,510 in 2000 to 2,895 in 2025: up 15.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tamworth 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 Tamworth?
The median resident of Tamworth is 45.6 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 28.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%.
| Measure | Tamworth | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6±10.9 | 54.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3%±6.7 pts | 14.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.2%±9.2 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Male | 50.9%±5.1 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2%±2.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.6%±5.5 pts | 94.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±2.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±3.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±5.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±5.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±4.2 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.9%±9.0 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±3.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5%±7.9 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.9%±7.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 Tamworth earn?
Half of Tamworth's 1,147 households earn less than $68,036 a year (±$20,293), against $86,463 in Carroll County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $63,201 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tamworth | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,036±$20,293 | $86,463 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,333±$12,582 | $113,348 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,832±$5,222 | $50,677 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2%±4.9 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3%±10.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.4%±8.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4%±3.4 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5%±8.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 Tamworth?
Owners occupy 74.0% of Tamworth's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $366,800 by its owner (±$29,057). The median renter pays $1,110 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tamworth | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $366,800±$29,057 | $388,900 | +$161,028 |
| Median gross rent | $1,110±$184 | $1,195 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.5%±21.0 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,732±$153 | $1,905 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0%±9.5 pts | 83.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.0%±9.5 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,724±252 | 40,421 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±11.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.1%±6.4 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9%±4.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3%±3.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.4%±9.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.2%±8.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Tamworth building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Tamworth in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Tamworth work and get to work?
68.4% of Tamworth's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tamworth | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5%±8.4 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±3.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4%±13.8 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±5.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 5.3%±3.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.4%±11.9 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min±2.8 | 26.6 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 Tamworth?
1 census tract lies mostly in Tamworth, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9556.02Carroll County | 2,758 | $73,625 |
| Tract 9556.01Carroll County | 2,673 | $92,721 |
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 Tamworth) · Census block assignment files
How does Tamworth compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tamworth is the 3,659th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 100th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Tamworth ranks 198th 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 | 100th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 90th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 212th | 241 |
| Median household income | 198th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 221st | 240 |
| Median home value | 116th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 165th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 147th | 239 |
| Median age | 126th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 158th | 241 |
| Travel time to work | 196th | 241 |
Tamworth's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Tamworth 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 Tamworth?
24 of the 57 figures for Tamworth 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 Tamworth 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.