Strafford County Summary

Life in Strafford County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Strafford 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 Strafford County:

  • The population in Strafford County is 130,965.

  • The median home value in Strafford County is $427,892.

  • The median income in Strafford County is $83,212.

  • The median rent in Strafford County is $1,308.

  • The unemployment rate in Strafford County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Strafford County is 9.1%.

  • The average high in Strafford County is 61.1° and there are 95.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Strafford County

List Of Cities & Towns in Strafford County

Dover, NH Population 32,849

Rochester, NH Population 32,573

Somersworth, NH Population 11,994

Durham, NH Population 10,789

Farmington, NH Population 3,722

Milton, NH Population 349

Milton Mills, NH Population 121

Map Of Strafford County

Strafford County, NH Weather

  • The average high in Strafford County is 61.1°.

  • There are 74.96 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 95.2 inches of rain each year with 18.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:49 hours of sun each day in Strafford County.

StatStrafford County
Mean High61.1
Nice Days74.96
Rainfall95.2
Snowfall18.7
Sunny_hours4:49
61.1°
Average High
95.2
Inches of Rain

Strafford County Photos

Dover City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User AlexiusHoratius | CC BY-SA 3.0
Postcardbirdseyeviewdovernh
Source: Public Domain
Downtown Dover
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Smallest Boy Is Joseph Fortin
Source: Public Domain
Downtown Rochester
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Cocheco River And Rochester
Source: Wikipedia User AlexiusHoratius | CC BY-SA 3.0

Strafford County Demographics

Population over time in Strafford County

The current population in Strafford County is 130,965. The population has increased 1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 130,598 0.3%
2021 130,161 0.8%
2020 129,124 -

Gender in Strafford County

  • Strafford County is 50.5% female with 66,131 female residents.

  • Strafford County is 49.5% male with 64,834 male residents.

Female
50.5% (66,131)
Male
49.5% (64,834)
Gender Strafford County NH USA
Female 50.5% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Strafford County

Strafford County is:

  • 88.6% White with 116,049 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 1,394 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 64 American Indian residents.

  • 3.0% Asian with 3,879 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 98 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 494 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 5,197 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 3,790 Hispanic residents.

White
88.6% (116,049)
African American
1.1% (1,394)
American Indian
0.0% (64)
Asian
3.0% (3,879)
Hawaiian
0.1% (98)
Other
0.4% (494)
Two Or More
4.0% (5,197)
Hispanic
2.9% (3,790)

Table: Strafford County By Race

Race Strafford County NH USA
White 88.6% 88.3% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 1.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.0% 2.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.9% 4.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Strafford County, New Hampshire

  • 3.0% of households in Strafford County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Strafford County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Strafford County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Strafford County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Strafford County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Strafford County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Strafford County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Strafford County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Strafford County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Strafford County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.0% (3,976)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (5,212)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.1% (6,711)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (9,283)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (12,214)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.9% (20,793)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (17,390)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.7% (24,497)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.6% (15,190)
$200,000 or more
12.0% (15,694)
Income Strafford County NH USA
Less than $10,000 3.0% 2.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.1% 5.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 9.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.9% 15.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.7% 19.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.6% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 12.0% 14.0% 11.4%

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

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Strafford County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Strafford County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Strafford County completed some college.

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

  • 25.0% of adults in Strafford County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Strafford County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Strafford County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Strafford County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (1,309)
9-12th Grade
4% (5,238)
High School / GED
26% (34,050)
Some College
18% (23,573)
Associate's Degree
12% (15,715)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (32,741)
Master's Degree
11% (14,406)
Professional Degree
1% (1,309)
Doctorate Degree
2% (2,619)
Education Strafford County NH USA
< 9th Grade 0% 0% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 26% 27% 26%
Some College 18% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 24% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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