Coos County, NH

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2021 Population

31,360

0.4% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

48.8

0.205% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.9%

6.18% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,054

6.35% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$134,400

1.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

14,549

0.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Coos County, NH had a population of 31.4k people with a median age of 48.8 and a median household income of $52,054. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Coos County, NH declined from 31,486 to 31,360, a −0.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,945 to $52,054, a 6.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Coos County, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%), White (Hispanic) (1.11%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.402%).

None of the households in Coos County, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Coos County, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coos County, NH are White Mountains Community College (224 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Coos County, NH was $134,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

Most people in Coos County, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Coos County, NH was 2 cars per household.

Coos County, NH borders Oxford County, ME, Carroll County, NH, Grafton County, NH, and Essex County, VT.

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Population & Diversity

Coos County, NH is home to a population of 31.4k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.4% of Coos County, NH residents were born outside of the country (752 people).

In 2021, there were 48.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.6k people) in Coos County, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 610 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 426 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Coos County, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Coos County, NH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Coos County, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coos County, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
29.6k ± 61
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
610 ± 183
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
426 ± 144

1.97%

Hispanic Population

617 people

1.97% of the people in Coos County, NH are hispanic (617 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Coos County, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.

Most Common Origin

Canada
8,888 ± 2,307 people
India
7,653 ± 2,142 people
Dominican Republic
5,122 ± 1,754 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,888 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,653 and Dominican Republic with 5,122.

Foreign-Born Population

2.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

752 people

2.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

823 people

As of 2021, 2.4% of Coos County, NH residents (752 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coos County, NH was 2.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Coos County, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
844 ± 130
Gulf War (2001-)
533 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
304 ± 91

Coos County, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Coos County, NH employs 14.5k people. The largest industries in Coos County, NH are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,660 people), Retail Trade (1,861 people), and Construction (1,494 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,938), Public Administration ($55,482), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,787).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,817. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.5k

2021 Value

± 674

0.86%

1 Year growth

± 6.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Coos County, NH grew at a rate of 0.86%, from 14.4k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coos County, NH, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,571 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,477 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,291 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coos County, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.5k

2021 Value

± 674

0.86%

1 Year growth

± 6.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Coos County, NH grew at a rate of 0.86%, from 14.4k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coos County, NH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,660 people), Retail Trade (1,861 people), and Construction (1,494 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coos County, NH, though some of these residents may live in Coos County, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,424

Median earning men ± $2,364

$31,109

Median earning women ± $2,123

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($95,208), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,969), and Public Administration ($67,232).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,964), Wholesale Trade ($49,917), and Public Administration ($40,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

291
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
204
Retail Trade
182
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$206k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$94.7k
Manufacturing
$71.6k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$10.4B
Mixed freight
$7.32B
Machinery
$5.01B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($7.32B) and Machinery ($5.01B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Hampshire products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$56.7B

2020 Value in New Hampshire

$105B

Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire

84.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $56.7B. This is expected to increase 84.6% to $105B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Hampshire trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$7.88B
New York
$3.86B
Maine
$3.31B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $7.88B, followed by New York with $3.86B and Maine and $3.31B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Hampshire shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Coos County, NH went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.56%).

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.56%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Coos County, NH went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Coos County, NH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Hampshire

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Jeanne Shaheen

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Maggie Hassan

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Hampshire over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Hampshire

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Hampshire have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Coos County, NH awarded 224 degrees. The student population of Coos County, NH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 201 male students and 416 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Coos County, NH are White (213 and 95.1%), followed by Unknown (8 and 3.57%), Asian (1 and 0.446%), and Black or African American (1 and 0.446%).

The largest universities in Coos County, NH by number of degrees awarded are White Mountains Community College (224 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Coos County, NH are Welding Technology (58 and 25.9%), Registered Nursing (19 and 8.48%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (18 and 8.04%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 617 students enrolled in Coos County, NH, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 490 records, of which 66.7% were women and 33.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded
General Education
11 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Coos County, NH was Registered Nursing with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Coos County, NH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

White Mountains Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

224 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was White Mountains Community College with 224 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 111 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coos County, NH, which is 0.982 times less than the 113 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 213 degrees mean that there were 26.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.53% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.535% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (313k), Bachelors Degree (248k), and Some college (224k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Coos County, NH was $134,400 in 2021, which is 0.549 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $132,500 to $134,400, a 1.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Coos County, NH is 73.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Coos County, NH have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Coos County, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Coos County, NH is $52,054. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Coos County, NH was Census Tract 9503 with a value of $64,342, followed by Census Tract 9510 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $61,964 and $61,953.

In 2022, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coos County, NH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.978%.

Housing

Property

$134,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,945

$9,953

Median Property Taxes

±$472

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coos County, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Coos County, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.2%

Homeownership

2021

58.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.2% of the housing units in Coos County, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Coos County, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9503
Census Tract 9510
Census Tract 9505

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Coos County, NH was Census Tract 9503 with a value of $64,342, followed by Census Tract 9510 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $61,964 and $61,953.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Coos County, NH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,054

Median Household Income

± $2,314

13.6k

Number of Households

± 639

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.6k households in Coos County, NH grew to $52,054 from the previous year's value of $48,945.

The following chart displays the households in Coos County, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Coos County, NH is from New Hampshire.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2021, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Hampshire across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Carpooled (9.59%)
Worked At Home (7.27%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Coos County, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.59%) and those who worked at home (7.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Coos County, NH have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Coos County, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Coos County, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Coos County, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coos County, NH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coos County, NH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.978%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coos County, NH (3.21k out of 29.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Coos County, NH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Coos County, NH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 159 in Coos County, NH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 16 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.2% of the population of Coos County, NH has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 20.5% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Coos County, NH see 831 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (854 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1417 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 439 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

831 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Coos County, NH

Primary care physicians in Coos County, NH see an average of 831 patients per year. This represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (854 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Coos County, NH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.82%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

20.5%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coos County, NH declined by 3.21% from 8.08% to 7.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Coos County, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Coos County, NH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Coos County, NH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34% in Coos County, NH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Coos County, NH.

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