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Carroll County, New Hampshire

Carroll County, New Hampshire. Carroll County had 52,784 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than New Hampshire (+2.7%). It holds 28 places (18 towns and townships and 10 census-designated) and 19 census tracts. GEOID 33003.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

52,784

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 50,107 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,804

Median household income

$86,463

±$3,914 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031

Median home value

$388,900

±$12,730 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500

Median gross rent

$1,195

±$77 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491

How many people live in Carroll County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 50,107 residents in Carroll County. The Census Bureau estimates 52,784 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 51,804 over 932 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +1,490 (51,741)
2021→2022 +352 (52,093)
2022→2023 +305 (52,398)
2023→2024 +168 (52,566)
2024→2025 +218 (52,784)

Carroll County in New Hampshire. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Carroll County	New Hampshire	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	51,804	1,394,868	+3,666
Households	21,847±657	555,822	no clear change
Average household size	2.34±0.07	2.44	+0.12
Housing units	40,421±99	648,472	−747

Carroll County's population since 2000

From 43,666 in 2000 to 52,784 in 2025: up 20.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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.

2000 Census 43,666
2005 (estimate) 46,652
2010 Census 47,818
2015 (estimate) 47,442
2020 Census 50,107
2025 (estimate) 52,784

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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Carroll County?

Carroll County holds 28 places: 18 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Conway with 10,308 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Carroll County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Conway	town	9,822	10,141±52	$64,385	$314,000	8.0%	100%
Wolfeboro	town	6,416	6,571±17	$94,375	$546,500	8.2%	100%
Wakefield	town	5,201	5,405±23	$100,976	$322,800	7.2%	100%
Moultonborough	town	4,918	5,126±18	$106,693	$644,200	2.1%	100%
Ossipee	town	4,372	4,521±18	$90,521	$325,500	8.1%	100%
Conway CDP	CDP	3,576	3,879±581	$59,167	$264,900	7.6%	100%
Wolfeboro CDP	CDP	3,300	2,531±415	$51,839	$475,200	11.1%	100%
Bartlett	town	3,200	3,281±18	$59,754	$371,400	10.5%	100%
Tamworth	town	2,812	2,884±31	$68,036	$366,800	9.2%	100%
Madison	town	2,565	2,680±29	$102,697	$388,700	4.7%	100%
Tuftonboro	town	2,467	2,569±15	$100,574	$462,300	4.0%	100%
North ConwayGEOID 3353860	CDP	2,116	2,041±483	$71,198	$435,000	15.6%	100%
Effingham	town	1,691	1,912±305	$76,607	$322,700	9.0%	100%
Freedom	town	1,689	1,494±238	$66,136	$389,000	15.0%	100%
Sandwich	town	1,466	1,757±251	$140,694	$437,700	5.2%	100%
Jackson	town	1,028	897±188	$117,986	$719,300	16.9%	100%
SanbornvilleGEOID 3367460	CDP	963	1,317±618	$126,359	$251,100	15.3%	100%
Albany	town	759	790±190	$67,639	$248,300	14.3%	100%
Brookfield	town	755	567±115	$81,406	$428,000	3.9%	100%
Center OssipeeGEOID 3310820	CDP	526	583±226	not published	$223,100	5.5%	100%
Eaton	town	405	501±147	$79,063	$377,300	11.0%	100%
Bartlett CDPGEOID 3303620	CDP	351	312±162	not published	not published	0.7%	100%
Chatham	town	341	430±119	$66,042	$362,900	8.1%	100%
SuissevaleGEOID 3374780	CDP	328	230±146	$100,795	$462,500	0.0%	100%
Melvin VillageGEOID 3346980	CDP	273	324±244	$101,298	$428,300	0.0%	100%
UnionGEOID 3377780	CDP	196	131±143	$75,117	$162,900	10.7%	100%
Center SandwichGEOID 3310900	CDP	156	101±47	$102,083	$392,500	13.9%	100%
Hart's LocationGEOID 3300334500	town	68	49±38	$78,182	$189,700	0.0%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Carroll County?

The median resident of Carroll County is 54.6 years old; 14.7% are under 18 and 30.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.4%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Carroll County	New Hampshire	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	54.6±0.2	43.3	+2.3
Under 18 years	14.7%	18.2%	–
65 years and over	30.9%±0.3 pts	20.1%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%	4.7%	+0.3 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	94.0%±0.5 pts	86.9%	−1.8 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.6%±0.1 pts	1.3%	no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.8%±0.1 pts	2.6%	no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.3%±0.2 pts	0.1%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.0%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	2.4%±0.6 pts	4.0%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.1 pts	0.4%	–
Born outside the United States	2.3%±0.6 pts	6.1%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	3.8%±0.9 pts	7.9%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	9.1%±1.0 pts	7.6%	–
With a disability	18.0%±1.6 pts	13.3%	–
No health insurance coverage	6.8%±1.0 pts	5.3%	−2.2 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	95.6%±1.0 pts	94.4%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	38.6%±2.2 pts	40.6%	+4.3 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	16.6%±1.4 pts	16.1%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	3.8%±1.0 pts	3.6%	–

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 Carroll County earn?

Half of Carroll County's 21,847 households earn less than $86,463 a year (±$3,914), against $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 the median was $77,722 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,741 after inflation. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Carroll County	New Hampshire	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$86,463±$3,914	$99,031	+$8,741
Mean household income	$113,348±$5,747	$128,322	–
Per capita income	$50,677±$2,384	$52,798	+$4,538
People below the poverty line	7.6%±1.2 pts	7.2%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	6.7%±2.9 pts	7.9%	−8.8 pts
Households receiving SNAP	5.0%±1.2 pts	6.1%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	91.5%±1.4 pts	92.9%	–

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 Carroll County?

Owners occupy 83.4% of Carroll County's occupied homes and renters 16.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $388,900 by its owner (±$12,730). The median renter pays $1,195 a month including utilities, and 32.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Carroll County	New Hampshire	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$388,900±$12,730	$402,500	+$90,088
Median gross rent	$1,195±$77	$1,491	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	32.6%±7.5 pts	38.4%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,905±$51	$2,367	–
Owner-occupied homes	83.4%±1.7 pts	72.8%	+4.1 pts
Housing units	40,421±99	648,472	−747
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.1%±0.8 pts	0.4%	–
Rental vacancy rate	5.0%±2.8 pts	4.0%	–
Single-family detached homes	77.3%±1.8 pts	63.3%	–
Mobile homes	6.2%±1.1 pts	5.2%	–
Built 2020 or later	1.1%±0.5 pts	1.3%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	14.6%±1.3 pts	18.6%	–

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 Carroll County building?

Builders took permits for 505 new housing units across Carroll County in 2025 (345 single-family), 9.6 per 1,000 residents.

2019 265 units
2020 291 units
2021 382 units
2022 341 units
2023 399 units
2024 355 units
2025 505 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Carroll County get to work?

73.0% of Carroll County's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Carroll County	New Hampshire	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	58.5%±1.5 pts	66.3%	–
Unemployment rate	5.1%±1.5 pts	3.3%	+2.1 pts
Drove alone to work	73.0%±2.9 pts	72.0%	–
Carpooled	7.0%±1.6 pts	7.0%	–
Public transportation	0.4%±0.3 pts	0.5%	–
Walked	1.8%±0.7 pts	2.3%	–
Worked from home	16.2%±2.4 pts	16.8%	+9.2 pts
Mean travel time to work	26.6 min±1.2	26.7 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 are Carroll County's census tracts?

Carroll County is divided into 19 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,557 (Tract 9554.02) to $130,336 (Tract 9561.02).

Census tracts of Carroll County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 9551.0133003955101	–	2,062	2,192±353	$75,313	$535,900	$1,673	16.7%
Tract 9551.0233003955102	Bartlett (14%)	2,366	2,264±396	$61,071	$357,200	$1,651	6.4%
Tract 9553.0133003955301	North Conway (24%)	2,779	2,719±508	$63,431	$254,800	$855	17.0%
Tract 9553.0233003955302	Conway (32%)	2,970	2,922±486	$70,897	$377,800	$1,158	5.7%
Tract 9554.0133003955401	Conway (79%)	2,311	2,519±375	$89,154	$335,500	$1,099	6.0%
Tract 9554.0233003955402	Conway (4%)	2,103	2,411±435	$51,557	$229,700	$1,442	2.9%
Tract 955533003955500	–	2,970	3,181±149	$96,892	$387,300	$1,546	5.7%
Tract 9556.0133003955601	Center Sandwich (3%)	2,749	2,673±329	$92,721	$391,400	$1,648	8.7%
Tract 9556.0233003955602	–	2,288	2,758±285	$73,625	$359,200	$1,099	8.6%
Tract 9558.0133003955801	–	1,691	1,912±305	$76,607	$322,700	$1,090	9.0%
Tract 9558.0233003955802	–	1,689	1,494±238	$66,136	$389,000	not published	15.0%
Tract 9559.0133003955901	Center Ossipee (5%)	2,191	2,276±341	$80,234	$315,800	$1,599	5.3%
Tract 9559.0233003955902	Center Ossipee (9%)	2,181	2,245±341	$100,357	$335,300	$1,608	11.0%
Tract 956033003956000	Sanbornville (9%)	5,956	5,972±117	$100,791	$332,600	$1,375	6.9%
Tract 9561.0133003956101	Wolfeboro (51%)	3,472	3,661±404	$82,077	$456,100	$1,055	6.6%
Tract 9561.0233003956102	Wolfeboro (28%)	2,944	2,910±404	$130,336	$605,100	$1,133	10.4%
Tract 9563.0133003956301	–	2,239	2,291±333	$97,338	$764,500	$1,264	4.2%
Tract 9563.0233003956302	Suissevale (40%)	2,679	2,835±332	$115,707	$563,800	$1,538	0.4%
Tract 956433003956400	Melvin Village (14%)	2,467	2,569±15	$100,574	$462,300	$1,311	4.0%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Carroll County compare with New Hampshire's other counties?

Carroll County's rank among New Hampshire's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	8th of 10
Growth 2020-2025	1st of 10
Residents per square mile	8th of 10
Median household income	7th of 10
Median home value	3rd of 10
Median gross rent	8th of 10
Poverty rate	7th of 10
Bachelor's degree or higher	6th of 10
Median age	1st of 10

Every county in New Hampshire

Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Carroll County 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.