Town · New Hampshire
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Wolfeboro, town, in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Wolfeboro had 6,637 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,416 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,571 (±17). GEOID 3300386420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,637
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,416 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,571 ±17
Median household income
$94,375
±$22,213 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$546,500
±$59,572 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,103
±$76 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Wolfeboro and what county is it in?
Wolfeboro is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It covers 48.0 square miles of land, 134 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Wolfeboro: Wolfeboro (CDP, 3,300 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wolfeboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,637 people lived in Wolfeboro on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 6,416 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,571 (±17).
| Measure | Wolfeboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,571±17 | 51,804 | +251 |
| Households | 2,776±219 | 21,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.18 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,394±305 | 40,421 | −452 |
Wolfeboro's population since 2000
From 6,083 in 2000 to 6,637 in 2025: up 9.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wolfeboro 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 Wolfeboro?
The median resident of Wolfeboro is 57.0 years old; 13.7% are under 18 and 34.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.5%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wolfeboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.0±1.8 | 54.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.7%±2.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.6%±4.4 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Male | 48.5%±3.6 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3%±2.8 pts | 94.0% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±2.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.6%±3.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±3.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±3.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.3%±1.1 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.0%±5.6 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.3%±4.0 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.8%±4.9 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.8%±3.8 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 Wolfeboro earn?
Half of Wolfeboro's 2,776 households earn less than $94,375 a year (±$22,213), against $86,463 in Carroll County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $74,707 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wolfeboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,375±$22,213 | $86,463 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $122,103±$15,215 | $113,348 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,190±$6,892 | $50,677 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±3.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1%±11.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9%±2.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5%±2.1 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0%±4.2 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 Wolfeboro?
Owners occupy 78.1% of Wolfeboro's occupied homes and renters 21.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $546,500 by its owner (±$59,572). The median renter pays $1,103 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wolfeboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $546,500±$59,572 | $388,900 | +$190,214 |
| Median gross rent | $1,103±$76 | $1,195 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 3.5%±4.9 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,378±$318 | $1,905 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.1%±6.2 pts | 83.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.9%±6.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,394±305 | 40,421 | −452 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±3.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.5%±4.2 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5%±2.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2%±3.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.4%±5.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2%±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 Wolfeboro building?
Builders took permits for 34 new housing units in Wolfeboro in 2025 (34 in single-family houses), 5.1 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 Wolfeboro work and get to work?
65.0% of Wolfeboro's workers drive alone and 22.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes.
| Measure | Wolfeboro | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1%±5.7 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±3.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.0%±8.3 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±6.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.5%±3.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.9%±7.1 pts | 16.2% | +16.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min±4.0 | 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 Wolfeboro?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Wolfeboro (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $82,077 (Tract 9561.01) to $130,336 (Tract 9561.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9561.01Carroll County | 3,661 | $82,077 |
| Tract 9561.02Carroll County | 2,910 | $130,336 |
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 Wolfeboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Wolfeboro compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wolfeboro is the 1,803rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 39th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Wolfeboro ranks 125th 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 | 39th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 151st | 241 |
| Median household income | 125th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 70th | 240 |
| Median home value | 26th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 171st | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 76th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th | 239 |
| Median age | 18th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 132nd | 241 |
| Work from home | 34th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 180th | 241 |
Wolfeboro's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Wolfeboro 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 Wolfeboro?
17 of the 57 figures for Wolfeboro 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 Wolfeboro 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.