County · New Hampshire
Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, New Hampshire. Grafton County had 93,225 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). It holds 53 places (1 city, village or borough, 38 towns and townships and 14 census-designated) and 28 census tracts. GEOID 33009.
Grafton County is one of the 4 counties of the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
93,225
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 91,118 · ACS 2020-2024: 92,120
Median household income
$88,261
±$2,868 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$344,500
±$7,518 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,301
±$70 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
How many people live in Grafton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 91,118 residents in Grafton County. The Census Bureau estimates 93,225 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 92,120 over 1,709 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grafton County | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,120 | 1,394,868 | +2,343 |
| Households | 37,107±626 | 555,822 | +2,380 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.04 | 2.44 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 51,920±178 | 648,472 | −993 |
Grafton County's population since 2000
From 81,743 in 2000 to 93,225 in 2025: up 14.0%. 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.
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 Grafton County?
Grafton County holds 53 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place), 38 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 14 census-designated places. The largest is Lebanon with 15,481 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lebanon | 14,282 | $98,147 |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover | 11,870 | $169,583 |
| Hanover CDP | 9,078 | $153,281 |
| Plymouth | 6,682 | $77,027 |
| Littleton | 6,005 | $56,746 |
| Plymouth CDP | 4,730 | $89,500 |
| Haverhill | 4,585 | $85,929 |
| Littleton CDP | 4,467 | $53,082 |
| Enfield | 4,465 | $95,474 |
| Canaan | 3,794 | $81,583 |
| Campton | 3,343 | $118,870 |
| Bristol | 3,244 | $78,438 |
| Thornton | 2,708 | $90,022 |
| Bethlehem | 2,484 | $85,029 |
| Holderness | 2,004 | $107,863 |
| Ashland | 1,938 | $54,607 |
| Bristol CDP | 1,911 | $73,993 |
| Alexandria | 1,776 | $89,194 |
| Lyme | 1,745 | $133,906 |
| Lincoln | 1,631 | $70,625 |
| Lisbon | 1,621 | $65,500 |
| Enfield CDPGEOID 3324260 | 1,571 | $99,330 |
| Rumney | 1,498 | $79,444 |
| Woodstock | 1,434 | $85,667 |
| Woodsville | 1,431 | $57,946 |
| Grafton | 1,385 | $81,563 |
| Orford | 1,237 | $92,571 |
| Bridgewater | 1,160 | $82,361 |
| Franconia | 1,083 | $87,292 |
| Ashland CDP | 1,082 | $44,188 |
| Bath | 1,077 | $67,813 |
| Lincoln CDP | 969 | $60,000 |
| Lisbon CDP | 965 | $68,813 |
| Monroe | 864 | $88,150 |
| Wentworth | 845 | $97,708 |
| North HaverhillGEOID 3354740 | 843 | $58,631 |
| Bethlehem CDP | 826 | $64,625 |
| Warren | 825 | $62,981 |
| Piermont | 769 | $80,000 |
| North WoodstockGEOID 3357220 | 739 | $71,094 |
| Sugar Hill | 647 | $154,091 |
| Hebron | 632 | $91,071 |
| Lyman | 585 | $71,042 |
| Groton | 569 | $85,625 |
| Waterville ValleyGEOID 3300979380 | 508 | $105,625 |
| Mountain LakesGEOID 3349600 | 504 | $35,603 |
| Landaff | 446 | $87,500 |
| Canaan CDPGEOID 3308900 | 442 | not published |
| Benton | 374 | $67,895 |
| DorchesterGEOID 3300918740 | 339 | not published |
| Easton | 292 | $106,250 |
| Orange | 277 | $118,750 |
| EllsworthGEOID 3300923860 | 93 | $89,375 |
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 Grafton County?
The median resident of Grafton County is 44.1 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.4%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grafton County | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±0.4 | 43.3 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 15.6% | 18.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0%±0.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 4.7% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.5%±0.5 pts | 86.9% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 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 | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2%±0.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0%±0.8 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±0.7 pts | 5.3% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±0.8 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.7%±1.6 pts | 40.6% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.5%±1.5 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.4%±0.8 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 Grafton County earn?
Half of Grafton County's 37,107 households earn less than $88,261 a year (±$2,868), against $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,012 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,249 after inflation. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grafton County | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,261±$2,868 | $99,031 | +$10,249 |
| Mean household income | $125,563±$5,927 | $128,322 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,790±$2,271 | $52,798 | +$6,331 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4%±1.2 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8%±2.7 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4%±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3%±1.1 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 Grafton County?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Grafton County's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $344,500 by its owner (±$7,518). The median renter pays $1,301 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grafton County | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $344,500±$7,518 | $402,500 | +$73,378 |
| Median gross rent | $1,301±$70 | $1,491 | +$128 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9%±4.2 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,070±$69 | $2,367 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3%±1.5 pts | 72.8% | +2.0 pts |
| Housing units | 51,920±178 | 648,472 | −993 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.4%±1.2 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.2%±0.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.2%±1.2 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 Grafton County building?
Builders took permits for 408 new housing units across Grafton County in 2025 (277 single-family), 4.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grafton County get to work?
67.1% of Grafton County's workers drive alone and 17.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Grafton County | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±1.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±0.5 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.1%±1.7 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±1.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.2%±1.5 pts | 16.8% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±0.8 | 26.7 min | −1.4 min |
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 Grafton County's census tracts?
Grafton County is divided into 28 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,148 (Tract 9601.01) to $203,478 (Tract 9616.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grafton County compare with New Hampshire's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 10 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 10 |
| Median household income | 6th of 10 |
| Median home value | 7th of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 10 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 10 |
| Median age | 6th of 10 |
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
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