Town · New Hampshire
Tuftonboro, New Hampshire
Tuftonboro, town, in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Tuftonboro had 2,678 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,467 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,569 (±15). GEOID 3300377620.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,678
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,467 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,569 ±15
Median household income
$100,574
±$15,965 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$462,300
±$46,285 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,311
±$358 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Tuftonboro and what county is it in?
Tuftonboro is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It covers 40.5 square miles of land, 61 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Tuftonboro: Melvin Village (CDP, 273 in 2020).
Tuftonboro is the same area as Census Tract 9564 of Carroll County: the tract's figures are Tuftonboro's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tuftonboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,678 people lived in Tuftonboro on July 1, 2025, up 8.6% since 2020, faster than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 2,467 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,569 (±15).
| Measure | Tuftonboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,569±15 | 51,804 | +356 |
| Households | 1,046±112 | 21,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.27 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,495±130 | 40,421 | no clear change |
Tuftonboro's population since 2000
From 2,148 in 2000 to 2,678 in 2025: up 24.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tuftonboro 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 Tuftonboro?
The median resident of Tuftonboro is 51.9 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 27.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%.
| Measure | Tuftonboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.9±7.5 | 54.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2%±5.2 pts | 14.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.8%±8.5 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Male | 52.5%±4.1 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4%±1.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.1%±4.0 pts | 94.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±3.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1%±4.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4%±4.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±5.0 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2%±4.4 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.6%±7.8 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.9%±7.0 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7%±5.0 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.2%±4.7 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 Tuftonboro earn?
Half of Tuftonboro's 1,046 households earn less than $100,574 a year (±$15,965), against $86,463 in Carroll County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,135 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $20,439 after inflation. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tuftonboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,574±$15,965 | $86,463 | +$20,439 |
| Mean household income | $102,428±$12,395 | $113,348 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,136±$5,495 | $50,677 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0%±2.6 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8%±3.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.0%±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9%±3.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±4.9 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 Tuftonboro?
Owners occupy 92.6% of Tuftonboro's occupied homes and renters 7.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $462,300 by its owner (±$46,285). The median renter pays $1,311 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tuftonboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $462,300±$46,285 | $388,900 | +$122,259 |
| Median gross rent | $1,311±$358 | $1,195 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 6.5%±11.9 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,038±$213 | $1,905 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.6%±5.5 pts | 83.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.4%±5.5 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,495±130 | 40,421 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.2%±3.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±10.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.1%±5.3 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±3.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7%±3.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.6%±5.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1%±1.3 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 Tuftonboro building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units in Tuftonboro in 2025 (33 in single-family houses), 12.3 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 Tuftonboro work and get to work?
68.8% of Tuftonboro's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tuftonboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±7.4 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±5.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8%±11.3 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±6.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 6.2%±5.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3%±8.4 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min±5.1 | 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 Tuftonboro?
1 census tract lies mostly in Tuftonboro (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9564Carroll County | 2,569 | $100,574 |
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 Tuftonboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Tuftonboro compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tuftonboro is the 3,904th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 107th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Tuftonboro ranks 103rd 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 | 107th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 4th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 194th | 241 |
| Median household income | 103rd | 235 |
| Per capita income | 158th | 240 |
| Median home value | 54th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 107th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 137th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 119th | 239 |
| Median age | 47th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 43rd | 241 |
| Work from home | 124th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 91st | 241 |
Tuftonboro's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Tuftonboro 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 Tuftonboro?
21 of the 57 figures for Tuftonboro 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 Tuftonboro 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.