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Carroll County, New Hampshire

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
County in NH, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

51,804
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

54.6
years ∙ half population younger than 54.6, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
11.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.3%
foreign-born population
97.7%Native
2.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Carroll County is a county in New Hampshire, United States.
Location
County in NH, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.867774° N, 71.201560° W
DMS43° 52′ 03.99″ N, 71° 12′ 05.62″ W

Population Density & area

55.59/sq mi (21.46/km²)
Total Area
993.5 sq mi (2,573.1 km²)
Land Area
931.9 sq mi (2,413.5 km²) · 93.8%
Water Area
61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²) · 6.2%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

50.6% male
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%
males per 100 females
Carroll County 102.6
New Hampshire 99.7
United States 98

Nativity

2.3%
foreign-born population
97.7%Native
2.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Carroll County 2.3%
New Hampshire 6.1%
United States 14.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

54.6
years ∙ half population younger than 54.6, half older
Carroll County
54.6
New Hampshire
43.3
United States
38.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
83.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Carroll County 83.9
New Hampshire 62.3
United States 64.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 14.7% 18.2% 22%
Working age (18-64) 54.4% 61.7% 60.8%
Senior (65+) 30.9% 20.1% 17.2%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 83.9 62.3 64.4
Child dependency ratio 27.1 29.6 36.1
Old-age dependency ratio 56.8 32.7 28.3
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
94%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic
1.8%
Other
2.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
11.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Carroll County 11.5%
New Hampshire 24%
United States 61.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Carroll County population
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% 4.7% 19.3%
Mexican 0.1% 0.8% 11.3%
Puerto Rican 1.1% 1.4% 1.8%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.8%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.5% 2.3% 5.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.2% 95.3% 80.7%
One race 95.8% 91.3% 76.4%
White 94% 86.9% 57.4%
Black or African American 0.6% 1.3% 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.8% 2.6% 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.2%
Some Other Race 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.4% 4% 4.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

61.7% family
Family 61.7%
Non family 38.3%
% family households
Carroll County 61.7%
New Hampshire 64.5%
United States 64.2%

Average household size

2.34
persons per household
Carroll County
2.34
New Hampshire
2.44
United States
2.53

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Carroll County population
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total households 21,847 555,822 129,227,496
Average houshold size 2.34 2.44 2.53
Family households 13,476 358,314 82,990,528
Average family size 2.92 2.97 3.14
Married couple family 11,274 286,197 60,637,388
Other families 2,202 72,117 22,353,140
Male householder 763 24,853 6,572,819
Female householder 1,439 47,264 15,780,321
Non-family households 8,371 197,508 46,236,968
One-person households 6,925 152,350 37,140,836
Male householder 3,121 68,271 16,871,444
Senior (65+) living alone 1,804 25,581 5,225,110
Female householder 3,804 84,079 20,269,392
Senior (65+) living alone 2,735 46,808 10,089,070
Other living arrangements 1,446 45,158 9,096,132

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

40,421
housing units
Carroll County 40,421
New Hampshire 648,472
United States 143,775,355

Occupancy status

54% occupied
Occupied 54%
Vacant 46%
vacancy rate
Carroll County 46%
New Hampshire 14.3%
United States 10.1%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

80.7%
Single family houses
Single family houses
80.7%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
13%
Mobile homes
6.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.1%

Median Year Built

1983
Half of houses were built before 1983, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
14.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
16.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
48.8%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
20.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.5 5.6 5.5
1–3 rooms 11.5% 13.4% 15.1%
4–6 rooms 55.7% 51.4% 51.6%
7+ rooms 32.8% 35.2% 33.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.6% 1.7% 2.9%
1 bedroom 8% 11.2% 10.9%
2 bedrooms 27.3% 29.9% 25%
3 bedrooms 42.4% 37.7% 38.7%
4+ bedrooms 20.7% 19.5% 22.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1983 1980 1981
Total housing units 40,421 648,472 143,775,355
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

83.4% owners
Renter-occupied 16.6%
Owner-occupied 83.4%
homeownership rate
Carroll County 83.4%
New Hampshire 72.8%
United States 65.2%

Average household size

2.38
Owner-occupied
2.13
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Carroll County 2.38
New Hampshire 2.58
United States 2.64

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total occupied units 21,847 555,822 129,227,496
Year moved in
2020 or later 15.6% 21.2% 24.8%
2010 to 2019 38.3% 39.6% 39.6%
2000 to 2009 23.2% 17.5% 16.4%
1999 or earlier 22.9% 21.7% 19.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 98% 98.6% 96.6%
1.01 to 1.50 0.6% 0.9% 2.2%
1.51 or more 1.4% 0.5% 1.2%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 3.1% 4.6% 8.4%
1 vehicle 34.9% 31.2% 33.1%
2 vehicles 38.5% 40.8% 36.6%
3 or more vehicles 23.5% 23.4% 21.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 31.1% 40.6% 51.4%
Electricity 10.2% 11.1% 41.3%
Solar 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 42.1% 39.5% 3.9%
All other fuels 15.8% 7.7% 2%
No fuel used 0.6% 0.8% 1.2%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.5% 0.5% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.8% 0.7% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$388,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Carroll County
$388,900
New Hampshire
$402,500
United States
$332,700

Housing Cost Burden

33.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
33.3%
Owners without a mortgage
19.9%
Renters
41.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Property value
Median Value $388,900 $402,500 $332,700
Under $100,000 5.7% 5.8% 11.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 7.9% 7.6% 15.8%
$200,000 - $300,000 19.3% 16.1% 17.8%
$300,000 - $500,000 33.5% 38.7% 26.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 25.4% 27.6% 20.9%
$1,000,000 and more 8.3% 4.1% 7.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 49.3% 62.2% 60.6%
Without a mortgage 50.7% 37.8% 39.4%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,905 $2,367 $1,963
Without a mortgage $754 $995 $638
Gross rent
Median rent $1,195 $1,491 $1,413

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

38.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Carroll County 38.6%
New Hampshire 40.6%
United States 35.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

4.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Carroll County 4.4%
New Hampshire 5.6%
United States 10.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

8,017
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.8%
K–12
75.7%
College / Undergraduate
14.9%
Graduate / Professional
4.6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

23.3%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Carroll County
23.3%
New Hampshire
42.6%
United States
40.9%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total enrolled (age 3+) 8,017 291,492 80,089,790
Nursery / preschool 4.8% 5.9% 5.7%
K–12 75.7% 65.5% 67.6%
Kindergarten 5.8% 4.5% 5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 21.1% 18.4% 19.8%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 24.9% 20.3% 21%
High School: Grades 9–12 23.8% 22.3% 21.7%
College or graduate school 19.5% 28.6% 26.7%
College, undergraduate 14.9% 22.4% 21%
Graduate, professional school 4.6% 6.2% 5.8%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 23.3% 42.6% 40.9%
School type
Public school 84% 77% 82%
Private school 16% 23% 18%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

41,127
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
3%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college no degree
19.7%
Associates degree
10.7%
Bachelors degree
22.1%
Graduate or professional degree
16.6%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
65.3% · 34.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
59.1% · 40.9%
HS graduate
55.1% · 44.9%
Some college no degree
49.2% · 50.8%
Associates degree
43.9% · 56.1%
Bachelors degree
47.9% · 52.1%
Graduate or professional degree
46.2% · 53.8%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Population (25+) 41,127 1,019,229 230,807,303
Less than 9th grade 1.4% 1.8% 4.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 3% 3.8% 5.7%
High school diploma or GED 26.4% 26.8% 26%
Some college, no degree 19.7% 17.2% 19.1%
Associate's degree 10.7% 9.8% 8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 38.6% 40.6% 35.7%
Bachelor's degree 22.1% 24.5% 21.6%
Graduate or professional 16.6% 16.1% 14.1%
High School or higher 95.6% 94.4% 89.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$51,019
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$40,781
HS graduate
$44,167
Some college or associates
$44,738
Bachelors degree
$51,297
Graduate or professional degree
$77,015

Poverty Rate

4.3%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
19.5%
HS graduate
9.8%
Some college or associates
8.6%
Bachelors degree or higher
4.3%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $51,019 $60,332 $52,696
Less than high school graduate $40,781 $40,457 $32,485
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $44,167 $48,323 $40,153
Some college or associate's degree $44,738 $52,211 $47,260
Bachelor's degree $51,297 $72,069 $70,044
Graduate or professional degree $77,015 $88,483 $90,720
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 19.5% 20.6% 24.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9.8% 9.6% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 8.6% 6.5% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.3% 3.1% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

45,138
residents 16 years and over
Carroll County 45,138
New Hampshire 1,173,489
United States 270,181,636

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
55.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Carroll County 55.5%
New Hampshire 63.9%
United States 59.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

45.2
years ∙ half are younger than 45.2, half older
Carroll County
45.2
New Hampshire
41
United States
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

52.8% male
Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Carroll County 47.2
New Hampshire 47.4
United States 47.2

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Carroll County
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total labor force 26,403 777,547 171,493,276
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.8% 4.8% 4%
20 to 24 years 8% 8.5% 9.6%
25 to 29 years 6.9% 9.6% 11%
30 to 34 years 8.2% 10.2% 11.5%
35 to 44 years 16.3% 19.2% 21.6%
45 to 54 years 19.3% 19.1% 19.5%
55 to 59 years 13% 10.5% 9%
60 to 64 years 11.2% 9.6% 7.4%
65 to 74 years 11.3% 7% 5.4%
75 years and over 2% 1.3% 1%
Gender composition
Male 52.8% 52.6% 52.8%
Female 47.2% 47.4% 47.2%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

58.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Carroll County
58.5%
New Hampshire
66.3%
United States
63.5%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

61.4%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
55.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Carroll County 55.5%
New Hampshire 62.4%
United States 58.9%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Carroll County
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 58.8% 52.9% 39.4%
20 to 24 years 91.7% 78.9% 75.4%
25 to 29 years 82.3% 88% 84.1%
30 to 34 years 86.9% 86.8% 84%
35 to 44 years 88% 86.7% 83.6%
45 to 54 years 86.1% 85.9% 82.1%
55 to 59 years 72% 78.8% 74.1%
60 to 64 years 61.2% 66.8% 59.2%
65 to 74 years 29.9% 31.8% 27.1%
75 years and over 8.7% 9.3% 7.3%
LFPR by gender
Male 61.4% 70.1% 68.2%
Female 55.5% 62.4% 58.9%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 58.2% 65.6% 62%
Black or African American 47.5% 70% 63.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14.1% 57.7% 62.3%
Asian 65.2% 72% 66.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 54.2% 65.3%
Some Other Race 77% 76% 67.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 72.7% 71.6% 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 82.5% 75.5% 68.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Carroll County
5.1%
New Hampshire
3.3%
United States
5.2%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

6.6%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Carroll County 6.6%
New Hampshire 3.7%
United States 5.3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Carroll County
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
By age group
16 to 19 years 13.8% 7.7% 14.3%
20 to 24 years 2.6% 6% 9.1%
25 to 29 years 7.4% 4.1% 6%
30 to 34 years 5.3% 3.1% 5%
35 to 44 years 8.6% 2.8% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 2.7% 2.4% 3.9%
55 to 59 years 3.1% 2.5% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 2.6% 2.5% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 4.3% 3.1% 3.9%
75 years and over 13.9% 3.4% 3.9%
By gender
Male 6.6% 3.7% 5.3%
Female 3.4% 3% 5.2%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.2% 3.3% 4.3%
Black or African American 0% 5.8% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 1.6% 7.8%
Asian 0% 2.7% 4.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 7.2%
Some Other Race 0% 4.6% 6.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4.4% 4.2% 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5% 4.6% 6.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

25,051
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Carroll County 25,051
New Hampshire 749,856
United States 161,297,155
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

66%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Carroll County 66%
New Hampshire 71%
United States 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Carroll County, New Hampshire workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 14.5%
Retail trade 12.7%
Construction 11.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 19.8% of 13,009 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 24.4% of 12,042 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Carroll County
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total employed population 25,051 749,856 161,297,155
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.9% 0.7% 1.2%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Construction 11.1% 7.2% 6.9%
Manufacturing 8.5% 12.7% 9.9%
Wholesale trade 1% 2.2% 2.2%
Retail trade 12.7% 11.8% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 1.7% 3.1% 5.1%
Utilities 1.6% 0.8% 0.9%
Information 2% 1.9% 1.9%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2.8% 5% 4.8%
Real estate and leasing 1.9% 1.4% 1.8%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 7% 8.6% 8.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 5.9% 3.7% 4.2%
Education and health services
Educational services 9.8% 9.9% 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 14.5% 14.6% 14.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.2% 1.8% 2.1%
Accommodation and food services 7.4% 6% 6.6%
Other services 4.7% 4.3% 4.7%
Government 3.3% 4.1% 4.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

69.2% Private
Government 15.6%
Private Employment 69.2%
Self Employed 15.3%
Private employment (%)
Carroll County 69.2%
New Hampshire 77.4%
United States 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

15.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.4%
Unincorporated business 10.5%
Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Carroll County
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Private wage & salary 69.2% 77.4% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 58.3% 65.5% 66.5%
Not-for-profit employees 10.8% 11.9% 8.8%
Self-employed 15.3% 9.5% 10.1%
Incorporated business 4.4% 3.1% 4%
Unincorporated business 10.5% 6.2% 6%
Unpaid family workers 0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 15.6% 13.1% 14.5%
Local government 10.3% 7.3% 7.6%
State government 3.6% 3.4% 4.2%
Federal government 1.6% 2.5% 2.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

16.2% WFH
Work from home 16.2%
Commute to work 83.8%
Working from home (%)
Carroll County 16.2%
New Hampshire 16.8%
United States 15.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

26.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Carroll County 26.6
New Hampshire 26.7
United States 26.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Carroll County
Employed residents 16+.
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total employed population 25,051 749,856 161,297,155
Worked from home 16.2% 16.8% 15.1%
Drove Alone 73% 72% 68.8%
Carpooled 7% 7% 8.5%
Public transportation 0.4% 0.5% 3.2%
Walked 1.8% 2.3% 2.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.6% 1.4% 2%
Commuting population 20,601 611,272 135,071,605
Mean travel time (minutes) 26.6 26.7 26.4
Less than 5 minutes 4.4% 3.7% 3%
5 to 14 minutes 26.5% 24.1% 23%
15 to 29 minutes 34.5% 34.9% 36.6%
30 to 44 minutes 16.6% 20.1% 20.8%
45 to 59 minutes 7.4% 8.1% 8%
60 to 89 minutes 7.3% 6.1% 5.8%
90 minutes or more 3.1% 2.9% 2.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$63,843
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Carroll County $63,843
New Hampshire $70,247
United States $61,859
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

92 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Carroll County 92¢
New Hampshire 78¢
United States 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Carroll County, New Hampshire workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$118,601
Workers in Finance and Insurance report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Finance and Insurance $118,601
Professional and technical services $100,018
Utilities $91,808
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $158,125, compared to $66,646 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $118,619, compared to $61,157 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Carroll County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Median Earnings $63,843 $70,247 $61,859
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $62,813 $48,619 $45,892
Mining and logging $— $78,068 $86,268
Construction $54,154 $66,778 $59,718
Manufacturing $66,685 $74,156 $65,243
Wholesale trade $63,042 $78,659 $64,875
Retail trade $51,525 $52,574 $44,926
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $81,953 $66,629 $58,006
Utilities $91,808 $94,959 $91,656
Information $81,089 $88,750 $87,180
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $118,601 $89,447 $83,271
Real estate and leasing $87,768 $79,208 $65,651
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $100,018 $102,960 $99,546
Corporate management $— $66,442 $99,442
Administrative and waste services $64,180 $57,875 $47,120
Education and health services
Educational services $76,228 $67,237 $62,720
Health care and social assistance $51,419 $65,481 $58,751
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $40,071 $52,318 $51,274
Accommodation and food services $38,906 $41,238 $36,287
Other services $47,875 $52,895 $49,232
Government $78,160 $77,382 $75,907
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$100,500
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $100,500
Federal government $81,900
Nonprofit organization $81,213
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $101,333, compared to $66,646 for all employed men
Female
Women in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $120,329, compared to $61,157 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Carroll County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $57,857 $70,236 $60,496
Not-for-profit employees $81,213 $70,172 $65,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $100,500 $86,210 $73,960
Unincorporated business $62,829 $57,159 $47,798
Government
Local government $75,411 $67,774 $63,995
State government $56,750 $69,827 $65,197
Federal government $81,900 $83,188 $83,481
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Carroll County, New Hampshire workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$115,469
Workers in Legal occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Legal $115,469
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $114,107
Business and finance $102,738
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying occupation earnings gender-wise for Carroll County the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Health technicians occupations earn the highest median earnings — $250,001 versus $66,646 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $120,465 versus $61,157 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Carroll County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Median earnings(Total) $63,843 $70,247 $61,859
Management and business
Management $80,139 $100,343 $95,511
Business and finance $102,738 $87,123 $85,333
Technology and science
Computer and math $100,787 $111,787 $106,999
Architecture and engineering $72,019 $103,489 $102,526
Sciences $99,643 $87,703 $84,877
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $57,000 $61,547 $58,943
Legal $115,469 $88,697 $113,997
Education, Training and Library $76,231 $63,465 $61,591
Arts, design and media $53,750 $66,430 $69,945
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $114,107 $98,161 $95,504
Health technicians $51,250 $56,668 $54,377
Healthcare support $36,992 $43,060 $37,780
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $39,330 $70,725 $54,969
Law enforcement $79,190 $81,090 $78,427
Other services
Food preparation and serving $37,851 $36,878 $31,969
Building and grounds cleaning $51,958 $43,097 $36,545
Personal care and service $49,583 $38,921 $36,137
Sales and office
Sales $66,457 $71,703 $58,713
Office and Administrative Support $51,781 $52,151 $47,965
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $39,375 $37,830 $37,492
Construction and extraction $52,771 $60,692 $53,180
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $68,810 $66,905 $60,226
Production and transportation
Production $49,959 $53,513 $48,805
Transportation $49,286 $61,831 $55,051
Material moving $37,813 $43,214 $38,558
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$86,463
Median household income in Carroll County
Median household income (USD)
Carroll County
$86,463
New Hampshire
$99,031
United States
$80,734
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Carroll County, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$50,677
Per capita income in Carroll County
Per capita income (USD)
Carroll County
$50,677
New Hampshire
$52,798
United States
$44,673
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Carroll County, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$113,348
Average household income in Carroll County
Avg household income (USD)
Carroll County
$113,348
New Hampshire
$128,322
United States
$113,530
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Carroll County, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$113,348
Mean household income
$86,463
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Carroll County $26,885
New Hampshire $29,291
United States $32,796
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Carroll County
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Carroll County and peer geographies.
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total households 21,847 555,822 129,227,496
Median household income $86,463 $99,031 $80,734
Mean household income $113,348 $128,322 $113,530
Mean-median gap $26,885 $29,291 $32,796
Family households 13,476 358,314 82,990,528
Median family income $103,216 $122,715 $99,999
Mean family income $130,968 $152,983 $134,109
Mean-median gap $27,752 $30,268 $34,110
Non-family households 8,371 197,508 46,236,968
Median non-family income $47,981 $55,852 $48,618
Mean non-family income $79,926 $77,261 $71,134
Mean-median gap $31,945 $21,409 $22,516
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $50,677 $52,798 $44,673
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

67.4%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Carroll County
67.4%
New Hampshire
78.1%
United States
77.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
48.6% of households (10,608) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $26,527
SSI (disability)
3.6% of households (785) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $12,697
Cash Assistance
3.7% of households (817) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $12,697
SNAP / Food Stamps
5% of households (1,091) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Carroll County
Share of households receiving each income type
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total households 21,847 555,822 129,227,496
Wage-based income
With earnings 67% 78% 78%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 49% 35% 31%
Average social security income $26,527 $26,038 $24,367
Retirement income 35% 28% 24%
Average retirement income $37,468 $32,744 $33,349
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $12,697 $12,428 $11,477
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 5% 6% 12%
Cash assistance 4% 2% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$103,216
Family households earn $103,216, compared to $47,981 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$86,463
Family households
$103,216
Nonfamily households
$47,981
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$109,107
Married-couple families earn $109,107, compared to $65,441 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$103,216
Married-couple families
$109,107
Other family types
$65,441
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Carroll County
Median household and family income by household size in Carroll County, compared with peer geographies.
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Total households 21,847 555,822 129,227,496
Household income by size
1-person $40,202 $45,686 $41,531
2-person $92,811 $106,030 $89,421
3-person $110,156 $135,729 $105,720
4-person $135,109 $152,877 $122,780
5-person $139,000 $167,160 $115,998
6-person $97,016 $155,421 $114,729
7-person or more $250,001 $177,328 $124,557
Total families 13,476 358,314 82,990,528
Family income by size
2-person $91,353 $103,931 $86,867
3-person $106,543 $134,328 $103,132
4-person $134,863 $156,134 $123,422
5-person $114,553 $161,654 $116,064
6-person $95,323 $152,796 $113,447
7-person or more $250,001 $183,884 $119,745
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

49.7%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.39%
of all household income
Top 20%
49.7%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.39% — meaning the top 20% hold 15 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$492,266
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
12.29%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
21.71%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $492,266 and hold 21.71% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 12.29%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
29.2%
$50K - $100K
27.9%
$100K - $150K
19.8%
$150K - $200K
10.4%
Over $200K
12.6%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

42.8%
of all households, 9,355 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Carroll County 42.8%
New Hampshire 49.5%
United States 40.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Carroll County
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Carroll County, compared with peer geographies.
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Median household income $86,463 $99,031 $80,734
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.8% 3.2% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 2.3% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.8% 4.9% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 6% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.4% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 14.3% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.8% 20% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.4% 12.7% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 12.6% 16.8% 13.4%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 19.8% 15.7% 21.3%
Share below $75,000 44% 38.1% 46.9%
Share above $100,000 42.8% 49.5% 40.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.46
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Carroll County 0.46
New Hampshire 0.44
United States 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$281,682
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Carroll County
$281,682
New Hampshire
$308,730
United States
$293,336
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Carroll County
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $35,151 $42,835 $33,040
Lower 20% $65,650 $79,141 $63,330
Middle 20% $104,970 $120,856 $101,088
Upper 20% $159,115 $184,293 $162,235
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,188 $23,299 $17,079
Lower 20% $50,443 $60,659 $48,012
Middle 20% $85,581 $99,155 $81,211
Upper 20% $129,846 $149,769 $128,012
Top 20% $281,682 $308,730 $293,336
Top 5% $492,266 $526,597 $528,428
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.39% 3.63% 3.01%
Lower 20% 8.9% 9.45% 8.46%
Middle 20% 15.1% 15.45% 14.31%
Upper 20% 22.91% 23.34% 22.55%
Top 20% 49.7% 48.12% 51.67%
Top 5% 21.71% 20.52% 23.27%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Carroll County due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 20,916 White households (95.7% of all households), the median household income is $86,720.
Black
Among the 17 Black or African American households (0.1% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Carroll County
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the New Hampshire and United States.
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
All Residents $86,463 $99,031 $80,734
White $86,720 $99,724 $86,271
Black or African American $— $78,475 $55,157
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $102,250 $62,420
Asian $103,339 $112,719 $116,503
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $81,811
Some Other Race $— $81,170 $67,563
Two or more races (Multiracial) $86,563 $91,383 $75,660
Hispanic or Latino $122,835 $88,430 $71,415
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

7.6%
7.6% of residents, or 3,886 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Carroll County
7.6%
New Hampshire
7.2%
United States
12.5%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0.6%
0.6% of full-time, year-round workers, or 99 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Carroll County
0.6%
New Hampshire
0.9%
United States
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

6.7%
6.7% of children under 18, or 499 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Carroll County
6.7%
New Hampshire
7.9%
United States
16.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

8.9%
8.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 1,405 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Carroll County
8.9%
New Hampshire
7.7%
United States
10.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Overall poverty rate 7.6% 7.2% 12.5%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 6.7% 7.9% 16.1%
Under 5 years 6.5% 8.5% 17.3%
5 to 17 years 6.8% 7.7% 15.7%
18 to 64 years 7.1% 6.9% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 6.4% 8.1% 14.2%
35 to 64 years 7.3% 6.3% 10.1%
65 years and over 8.9% 7.7% 10.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 6.1% 6.2% 11.3%
Female 9.1% 8.3% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0.6% 0.9% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 7.9% 8.7% 15%
Did not work 14.9% 16% 21.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

9.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
9.4%
Family
4.8%
Nonfamily
16.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

4.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
4.8%
Married-couple
3.4%
Other families
11.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Carroll County
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 4.8% 4.5% 8.8%
Householder under 25 years 0% 25% 24.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years 5.8% 5.9% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 3.5% 3.5% 6.5%
Householder 65 years and over 5.7% 3.9% 6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 16.7% 14.3% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 9.1% 26.9% 35.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 11.7% 8.1% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 20.3% 16.1% 21.7%
Householder 65 years and over 16.3% 15.3% 20%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
7.7% of White residents, or 3,698 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
1.4% of Black or African American residents, or 4 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Carroll County
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Carroll County and peer geographies.
Carroll County New Hampshire United States
All Residents 7.6% 7.2% 12.5%
White 7.7% 6.9% 9.7%
Black or African American 1.4% 11.2% 21.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18.3% 6.1% 21.1%
Asian 0% 5.8% 9.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 13.1% 16.8%
Some Other Race 33.8% 12.7% 18.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.4% 10.6% 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3% 13.3% 16.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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