Laconia, NH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

64,659

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

48.4

0.207% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.48%

3.25% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$92,783

5.46% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$374,900

10.3% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

33,327

0.969% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Laconia, 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.

99.2% of the residents in Laconia, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Laconia, NH are Lakes Region Community College (140 degrees awarded in 2024) and Empire Beauty School-Laconia (51 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Laconia, NH was $374,900, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

Most people in Laconia, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Laconia, NH was 2 cars per household.

Laconia, NH borders Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, Claremont-Lebanon, NH-VT, and Concord, NH.

United States New Hampshire

Population & Diversity

Laconia, NH is home to a population of 64.7k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.79% of Laconia, NH residents were born outside of the country (1.81k people).

In 2024, there were 55.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.9k people) in Laconia, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 744 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2024 Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.2% of Laconia, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Laconia, NH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laconia, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.9k ± 401
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.08k ± 139
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
744 ± 104

2.27%

Hispanic Population

1.47k people

2.27% of the people in Laconia, NH are hispanic (1.47k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Laconia, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
7,876 ± 2,173 people
India
7,313 ± 2,094 people
Dominican Republic
5,938 ± 1,888 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 7,876 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,313 and Dominican Republic with 5,938.

Foreign-Born Population

2.79%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.81k people

3.01%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.94k people

As of 2024, 2.79% of Laconia, NH residents (1.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laconia, NH was 3.01%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,885 ± 286
Gulf War (2001-)
958 ± 278
Gulf War (1990s)
548 ± 194

Laconia, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Laconia, NH.

Health

94.1% of the population of Laconia, NH has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1,149 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

1,149 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,149 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.89%

Uninsured

47%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

17.9%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.52%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laconia, NH declined by 2.63% from 6.05% to 5.89%.

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

Economy

The economy of Laconia, NH employs 33.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Laconia, NH were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,266 people), Retail Trade (4,220 people), and Manufacturing (3,976 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($99,844), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,739), and Utilities ($73,462).

Employment

Occupations

33.3k

2024 Value

± 1,438

0.969%

1 Year growth

± 5.99%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Laconia, NH grew at a rate of 0.969%, from 33k employees to 33.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laconia, NH, are Management Occupations (4,305 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,430 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,428 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laconia, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

33.3k

2024 Value

± 1,438

0.969%

1 Year growth

± 5.99%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Laconia, NH grew at a rate of 0.969%, from 33k employees to 33.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laconia, NH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,266 people), Retail Trade (4,220 people), and Manufacturing (3,976 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laconia, NH, though some of these residents may live in Laconia, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,949

Median earning men ± $2,523

$42,946

Median earning women ± $3,090

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,344), Information ($100,089), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,030).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($79,605), Public Administration ($56,484), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,591).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.71%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 693k people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.71% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.3%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

196
Construction
150
Other Services (except Public Administration)
107
Retail Trade

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$205k
Retail Trade
$202k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$130k
Manufacturing

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Kamala Harris with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.536%).

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

Voting results are not available for Laconia, NH. Showing the available data for New Hampshire.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.9%)
Republican Party
Chase Oliver (0.536%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Kamala Harris with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.536%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Hampshire for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Hampshire

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Laconia, NH awarded 191 degrees. The student population of Laconia, NH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 358 male students and 469 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laconia, NH are White (176 and 92.6%), Unknown (7 and 3.68%), Asian (3 and 1.58%), and Black or African American (3 and 1.58%).

The largest universities in Laconia, NH by number of degrees awarded are Lakes Region Community College (140 and 73.3%) and Empire Beauty School-Laconia (51 and 26.7%).

The most popular majors in Laconia, NH are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (31 and 16.2%), Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (22 and 11.5%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (21 and 11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 827 students enrolled in Laconia, NH, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 638 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Fire Science & Fire-Fighting
19 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
18 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Laconia, NH was Fire Science & Fire-Fighting with 19 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lakes Region Community College
140 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Laconia
51 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lakes Region Community College with 140 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 92 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laconia, NH, which is 0.929 times less than the 99 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 176 degrees mean that there were 25.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 7 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 2024.

Public, 2-year ($270) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Laconia, NH was $374,900 in 2024, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $340,000 to $374,900, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Laconia, NH is 80.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Laconia, NH have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laconia, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$374,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,174

$21,097

Median Property Taxes

±$989

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 Laconia, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

80.1%

Homeownership

2024

59.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 80.1% of the housing units in Laconia, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$92,783

Median Household Income

± $4,217

26.3k

Number of Households

± 1,264

In 2024, the median household income of the 26.3k households in Laconia, NH grew to $92,783 from the previous year's value of $87,983.

The following chart displays the households in Laconia, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.452

2024 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2024, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.226% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Worked At Home (13.5%)
Carpooled (7.65%)

In 2024, 76.4% of workers in Laconia, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.65%).

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

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laconia, NH have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Laconia, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laconia, NH (5.39k out of 63.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laconia, 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.