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Grafton County, New Hampshire (NH)



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Grafton County, NH mapCounty population in 2005: 84,708 (35% urban, 65% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 21,687
Renter-occupied apartments: 9,911
% of renters here:  31%
State:  30%
Land area: 1713 sq. mi.
Water area: 36.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 49 people per square mile 
 
 (average).
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2005: 9.9%
Grafton County:  9.9%
New Hampshire:  7.5%
Median age of residents in 2005: 39 years old
(Males: 38 years old, Females: 41 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 40 years old, Black residents: 30 years old, American Indian residents: 32 years old, Asian residents: 34 years old, Other race residents: 81 years old)


Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This county:  8.6%
Whole state:  6.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This county:  3.3%
Whole state:  2.8%

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 77%
  • Government: 14%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 9%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

Grafton County, New Hampshire business tout: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Grafton County, New Hampshire:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Chinese (0.6%)
  • Black (0.5%)

Median resident age:  37.0 years
New Hampshire median age:  37.1 years

Males: 40,186  (49.2%)
Females: 41,557  (50.8%)
Average wage per job in 2003: $35,586
County population in 2003: 83,615
Jobs in 2003: 55,545

Grafton County,NH real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 46,928
Unemployment rate in 2004: 2.7%

Average household size:
Grafton County:  2.4 people
New Hampshire:  2.5 people

Median household income in 2005: $46,564
2005 median house value: $196,900
Median contract rent in 2005: $623
Median monthly housing costs in 2005: $799
Estimated median household income in 2005: $48,155 ($41,962 in 2000)
This county  $48,155
New Hampshire:  $56,768

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $206,204
Grafton County  $206,204
New Hampshire:  $240,100

Median montly rent in 2000: $560
Institutionalized population: 941
Median monthly costs for houses with a mortgage in Grafton County in 2000: $992

Grafton County races chart


Grafton County, NH map from a distance

Health of residents in Grafton County based on 763 CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Questionnaires from 2002 to 2004:
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) is 3.8. This is better than average.
81.8% of residents exercised in the past month. This is more than average.
34.9% of residents had a sunburn in the past 12 months. This is about average.
53.0% of residents smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives. This is more than average.
70.4% of residents drank alcohol in the past 30 days. This is more than average.
75.8% of residents visited a dentist within the past year. This is more than average.
Average weight of males is 190 pounds. This is about average.
Average weight of females is 149 pounds. This is about average.
36.9% of residents keep firearms around their homes. This is about average.



2004 Presidential Election results in Grafton County New Hampshire:


Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 55.7%
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 43.2%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2005: $3,435 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2005: $2,741 (1.6%)

Area name: Grafton County, NH
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Grafton County is $569 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $721 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $970 a month.

Cities in this county include: Lebanon, Hanover, Plymouth, Littleton, Enfield, Haverhill, Deerfield, Canaan, Tilton-Northfield, Bristol.

2005 air pollution in Grafton County:

Ozone (1-hour): 0.083 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Near U.S. average.
Ozone (8-hour): 0.068 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Below U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual (standard limit: 15.0 µg/m3): 9.2 µg/m3. Below U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24-hour (standard limit: 35 µg/m3): 31 µg/m3. Near U.S. average.


Neighboring counties: Belknap County , Carroll County , Caledonia County, Vermont , Coos County , Essex County, Vermont , Merrimack County , Orange County, Vermont , Sullivan County , Windsor County, Vermont .


Grafton County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Grafton County: Cleveland Mountain Overlook (A), Camp Berea (B), Cannon Mountain Ski Area (C), Apple Hill Campground (D), Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway (E), Cannon Mountain Aerial Passenger Tramway (F), Kancamagus (G), Ammonoosuc Fish and Game Club (H), KOA Campground (I), Ames Brook Campground (J), Camp Heermance (K), McKenney Cabin (L), DOC Camp (M), Sabbaday Falls Picnic Area (N), Nancy Brook Scenic Area (O), Fish Market (P), Hobo Hill Adventure Golf (Q), Sabbaday Falls Picnic Area (R), Liberty Springs Campsite AMC (S), AMC Kingsman Pond Shelter (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Ames Plaza Shopping Center (1), The Depot Retail Center Shopping Center (2), The Hatch Plaza Shopping Center (3), The Mill at Loon Shopping Center (4), Globe Shopping Center (5), Lincoln Center Shopping Center (6), Lincoln Square Mall Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Grafton County include: Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation (A), Wentworth Congregational Church (B), Wentworth Church (C), Warren Methodist Church (D), Saint Matthews Church (E), Union Congregational Church (F), Union Church (G), Unification Church (H), Trinity Church of the Nazarene (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: East Haverhill Cemetery (1), North Groton Cemetery (2), North Haverhill Cemetery (3), Sunny Side Cemetery (4), North Littleton Cemetery (5), North Monroe Cemetery (6), East Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Wood Pond (A), Hanno Pond (B), Lower Baker Pond (C), French Pond (D), Line Pond (E), Whitney Pond (F), Norcross Pond (G), Harrington Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Johnson Brook (A), Jeffers Brook (B), Jackman Brook (C), Indian River (D), Indian Brook (E), Hurricane Brook (F), Hunt Mountain Brook (G), Moose Brook (H), Hubbard Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Grafton County include: The Bowl Natural Area (1), Hebron Village Historic District (2), Wellington State Park (3), Canaan Street Historic District (4), Russell Pond Recreation Area (5), Enfield Shaker Historic District (6), Enfield Wildlife Management Area (7), Rowbartwood Marsh Wildlife Management Area (8), White Mountain Motorsports Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Ashland Post Office (A), Canaan Post Office (B), East Hebron Post Office (C), Etna Post Office (D), Franconia Post Office (E), Grafton Post Office (F), Hebron Post Office (G), Lincoln Post Office (H), Lyme Post Office (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in September 2007:
Here:  2.8%
New Hampshire:  3.2%


Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 9,172
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 87.7%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 32.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 3,191 (48% naturalized citizens)

Grafton County:  3.9%
Whole state:  4.4%


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 816
  • 1990 to 1994: 393
  • 1985 to 1989: 311
  • 1980 to 1984: 243
  • 1975 to 1979: 234
  • 1970 to 1974: 158
  • 1970 to 1974: 197
  • 1965 to 1969: 839

Mean travel time to work: 21.3 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 81.9%

Grafton County marital status for males

Grafton County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 26,879
  • One, attached: 2,429
  • Two: 2,152
  • 3 or 4: 2,707
  • 5 to 9: 2,605
  • 10 to 19: 1,615
  • 20 or more: 1,594
  • Mobile homes: 3,661
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 87

Housing units in Grafton County with a mortgage: 9,590 (588 second mortgage, 1,043 home equity loan, 28 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 4,925


Agriculture in Grafton County
Average size of farms: 204 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $47033
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $183.07
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 2.67%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 82.68%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $41501
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 21.83%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $44631
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 88.60%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 10.98
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 47.67%
Corn for grain: 441 harvested acres
Vegetables: 188 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 200 acres

Grafton County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below New Hampshire state average. It is 3.3 times below overall U.S. average.



Class of Workers



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Public administration (3%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Health care (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Canada (20%)
  • United Kingdom (12%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (6%)
  • Korea (6%)
  • India (5%)
  • Mexico (2%)


Most common first ancestries reported in Grafton County:



  • English (19%)
  • Irish (13%)
  • French (except Basque) (11%)
  • United States or American (8%)
  • German (8%)
  • French Canadian (7%)
  • Italian (6%)

Grafton County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 30,100 (73%)
  • Carpooled: 5,025 (12%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 210 (1%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 2 (0%)
  • Subway or elevated: 9 (0%)
  • Railroad: 12 (0%)
  • Ferryboat: 11 (0%)
  • Taxi: 43 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 19 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 263 (1%)
  • Walked: 3,176 (8%)
  • Other means: 263 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 2,200 (5%)
 

People in group quarters in Grafton County, New Hampshire
  • 5047 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 855 people in nursing homes
  • 204 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 71 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 68 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 47 people in religious group quarters
  • 40 people in other group homes
  • 15 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 15 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 15 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 10 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $60,345.

9.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,840 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.40%
New Hampshire average:  7.57%

0.56% of residents moved from foreign countries ($563 average AGI)
Grafton County:  0.56%
New Hampshire average:  0.13%

2.84% relocated from other counties in New Hampshire ($11,038 average AGI)
6.00% relocated from other states ($38,239 average AGI)
Grafton County:  6.00%
New Hampshire average:  4.33%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Windsor County, VT  0.67% ($47,938 average AGI)
from Sullivan County, NH  0.56% ($33,270)
from Merrimack County, NH  0.52% ($35,301)
from Belknap County, NH  0.51% ($33,445)
from Coos County, NH  0.41% ($24,436)
from Orange County, VT  0.32% ($34,743)
from Hillsborough County, NH  0.32% ($59,046)


9.05% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($43,875 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.05%
New Hampshire average:  7.49%

0.16% of residents moved to foreign countries ($384 average AGI)
Grafton County:  0.16%
New Hampshire average:  0.08%

2.81% relocated to other counties in New Hampshire ($11,496 average AGI)
6.08% relocated to other states ($31,995 average AGI)
Grafton County:  6.08%
New Hampshire average:  4.30%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Windsor County, VT  0.68% ($38,138 average AGI)
to Sullivan County, NH  0.67% ($48,389)
to Merrimack County, NH  0.53% ($35,472)
to Belknap County, NH  0.45% ($29,110)
to Orange County, VT  0.36% ($40,529)
to Hillsborough County, NH  0.35% ($35,075)
to Coos County, NH  0.31% ($34,566)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.1
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.8



Births per 1000 population in Grafton County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 8.2



Deaths per 1000 population in Grafton County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 6.5
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 4.7



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Grafton County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 13,130 (11,414 aged, 1,716 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 9%


Household type by relationship


Households: 75,316
  • In family households: 60,719 (15,367 male householders, 5,048 female householders)
    16,867 spouses, 20,390 children (18,764 natural, 493 adopted, 1,133 stepchildren), 561 grandchildren, 277 brothers or sisters, 251 parents, 456 other relatives, 1,502 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 14,597 (5,362 male householders (3,804 living alone)), 5,831 female householders (4,834 living alone)), 3,404 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 6,427 (996 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 9,544 2-persons, 4,585 3-persons, 4,126 4-persons, 1,502 5-persons, 455 6-persons, 203 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 8,638 1-person, 2,099 2-persons, 255 3-persons, 144 4-persons, 34 5-persons, 4 6-persons, 19 7-or-more-persons.

12,855 married couples with children.
3,805 single-parent households (1,075 men, 2,730 women).

94.4% of residents of Grafton County speak English at home.
1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (83% speak English very well, 9% speak English well, 7% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
3.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (82% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 3% speak English not well).
1.0% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (72% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 5% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (76% speak English very well, 24% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $603,151,000 ($7166 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $73,078,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $212,302,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $81,971,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $595,000
Federal grants: $203,750,000
Federal procurement contracts: $74,710,000 ($46,813,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $29,824,000 ($11,031,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $4,107,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $16,376,000
Federal Government insurance: $55,115,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 4,096
Here:  48 per 1000 residents
State:  57 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 3,634
Here:  43 per 1000 residents
State:  39 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +676
Here:  +8 per 1000 residents
State:  +8 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +1,976
Here:  +23 per 1000 residents
State:  +31 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Grafton County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 8.26 millions of gallons per day (31% from ground, 69% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.1
State:  6.2

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.0
State:  4.0



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 538
  • 1995 to 1998: 1,906
  • 1990 to 1994: 2,903
  • 1980 to 1989: 10,408
  • 1970 to 1979: 6,914
  • 1960 to 1969: 3,909
  • 1950 to 1959: 2,888
  • 1940 to 1949: 2,037
  • 1939 or earlier: 12,226


Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Grafton County, New Hampshire:

  • 1 room: 55
  • 2 rooms: 162
  • 3 rooms: 662
  • 4 rooms: 2,549
  • 5 rooms: 4,612
  • 6 rooms: 4,732
  • 7 rooms: 3,486
  • 8 rooms: 2,684
  • 9 or more rooms: 2,745


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Grafton County, New Hampshire:

  • 1 room: 214
  • 2 rooms: 968
  • 3 rooms: 2,363
  • 4 rooms: 2,712
  • 5 rooms: 1,653
  • 6 rooms: 998
  • 7 rooms: 512
  • 8 rooms: 240
  • 9 or more rooms: 251


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Grafton County:

  • no bedroom: 75
  • 1 bedroom: 925
  • 2 bedrooms: 5,582
  • 3 bedrooms: 9,925
  • 4 bedrooms: 4,070
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 1,110


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Grafton County:

  • no bedroom: 327
  • 1 bedroom: 3,171
  • 2 bedrooms: 3,899
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,801
  • 4 bedrooms: 546
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 167


Cars and other vehicles available in Grafton County in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 745
  • 1 vehicle: 6,059
  • 2 vehicles: 10,427
  • 3 vehicles: 3,290
  • 4 vehicles: 805
  • 5 or more vehicles: 361


Cars and other vehicles available in Grafton County in renter-occupied apartments

  • no vehicle: 1,317
  • 1 vehicle: 4,922
  • 2 vehicles: 2,909
  • 3 vehicles: 549
  • 4 vehicles: 130
  • 5 or more vehicles: 84

55% of Grafton County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 45% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 26% lived in New Hampshire.

Grafton County:  55.2%
State average:  56.2%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 36964
  • Northeast: 31013
  • Midwest: 3650
  • South: 3563
  • West: 2658

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $93,900


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:


  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (70%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Wood (12%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:


  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (56%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (18%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Utility gas (4%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 503
Here:  5.9%
New Hampshire:  8.9%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 357
Here:  8.0%
New Hampshire:  10.7%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 4,319
Here:  56.5%
New Hampshire:  36.4%



Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

Grafton County government finances in 2004:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $2,981,000
  • Charges - All Other: $2,746,000
  • Construction - General: $389,000
  • Current Operations - Welfare - Other: $9,079,000
    General - Other: $2,239,000
    Corrections - Other: $2,196,000
    Police Protection: $952,000
    Central Staff Services: $723,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $386,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $243,000
    General Public Buildings: $143,000
    Financial Administration: $10,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $59,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $870,000
  • Intergovernmental to State - Welfare: $8,752,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $14,500,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $13,775,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $725,000
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $290,000
    Interest Earnings: $229,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $37,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $285,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $5,023,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $9,942,000
    All Other: $1,257,000
    General Support: $214,000
  • Tax - Property: $12,418,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $9,034,000

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