Belknap County Summary

Life in Belknap County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Belknap County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Belknap County:

  • The population in Belknap County is 63,914.

  • The median home value in Belknap County is $447,227.

  • The median income in Belknap County is $80,719.

  • The median rent in Belknap County is $1,153.

  • The unemployment rate in Belknap County is 2.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Belknap County is 8.6%.

  • The average high in Belknap County is 60.5° and there are 92.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Belknap County

List Of Cities & Towns in Belknap County

Laconia, NH Population 16,898

Tilton Northfield, NH Population 3,035

Meredith, NH Population 2,758

Belmont, NH Population 1,252

New Hampton, NH Population 324

Alton, NH Population 170

Map Of Belknap County

Belknap County, NH Weather

  • The average high in Belknap County is 60.5°.

  • There are 71.44 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.7 inches of rain each year with 21.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:30 hours of sun each day in Belknap County.

StatBelknap County
Mean High60.5
Nice Days71.44
Rainfall92.7
Snowfall21.7
Sunny_hours4:30
60.5°
Average High
92.7
Inches of Rain

Belknap County Photos

Panorama Of Central Business District
Source: Public Domain
Belknapmills
Source: Public Domain
Belmont High School New Hampshire
Source: Public Domain
Prospect Mtn High School Alton Nh
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-SA-4.0
Source: Flickr User CappiT | CC BY 2.0
Main Street   Laconia New Hampshire
Source: Wikipedia User FlickreviewR | CC BY 2.0

Belknap County Demographics

Population over time in Belknap County

The current population in Belknap County is 63,914. The population has increased 4.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 63,395 3.6%
2021 61,174 0.5%
2020 60,887 -

Gender in Belknap County

  • Belknap County is 50.5% female with 32,256 female residents.

  • Belknap County is 49.5% male with 31,658 male residents.

Female
50.5% (32,256)
Male
49.5% (31,658)
Gender Belknap County NH USA
Female 50.5% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Belknap County

Belknap County is:

  • 93.8% White with 59,963 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 326 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 166 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 782 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 102 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 1,285 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 1,278 Hispanic residents.

White
93.8% (59,963)
African American
0.5% (326)
American Indian
0.3% (166)
Asian
1.2% (782)
Hawaiian
0.0% (12)
Other
0.2% (102)
Two Or More
2.0% (1,285)
Hispanic
2.0% (1,278)

Table: Belknap County By Race

Race Belknap County NH USA
White 93.8% 88.3% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 1.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 2.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 4.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Belknap County, New Hampshire

  • 3.5% of households in Belknap County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Belknap County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Belknap County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Belknap County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Belknap County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Belknap County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Belknap County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.2% of households in Belknap County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Belknap County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Belknap County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (2,245)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (1,994)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (4,077)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (5,345)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.2% (6,517)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (9,992)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (7,623)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.2% (13,540)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.2% (6,495)
$200,000 or more
9.5% (6,079)
Income Belknap County NH USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 2.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 5.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2% 9.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 15.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.2% 19.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.2% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.5% 14.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Belknap County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Belknap County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Belknap County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Belknap County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Belknap County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Belknap County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Belknap County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Belknap County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Belknap County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Belknap County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (639)
9-12th Grade
5% (3,195)
High School / GED
30% (19,174)
Some College
20% (12,782)
Associate's Degree
12% (7,669)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (12,143)
Master's Degree
10% (6,391)
Professional Degree
2% (1,278)
Doctorate Degree
1% (639)
Education Belknap County NH USA
< 9th Grade 0% 0% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 27% 26%
Some College 20% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 24% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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