Jaffrey CDP, Cheshire County, New Hampshire Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire. The estimated population of Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire is 2,814 people, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look at the total population in Jaffrey CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,814
+2.33%
+19.74%
2020
2,750
-0.54% -
2019
2,765
+5.78%
-
2018
2,614
+11.23%
-
2017
2,350
- -

Population of Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.3%
99.3%
-8.06%
Black/African American
0.7%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0.3%
-100.00%
Hispanic
1.2%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0.8%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
6%
0.4%
+1,400.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 +0.54% 37.1 +0.27% 40.2 +5.24%
2020 37.3 -11.61% 37 -10.84% 38.2 -12.59%
2019 42.2 -8.66% 41.5 0% 43.7 -15.8%
2018 46.2 -2.94% 41.5 -1.89% 51.9 -6.82%
2017 47.6 - 42.3 - 55.7 -

The median age of Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 115 +174.83% 31 +125.04% 238 82
10 to 19 222 -73.87% 93 +143.54% 94 311
20 to 29 101 +135.43% 105 +44.31% 181 122
30 to 39 89 +120.11% 142 +51.24% 243 220
40 to 49 198 -49.24% 146 6.93% 113 145
50 to 59 179 3.74% 250 -27.57% 159 168
60 to 69 163 +46.84% 231 +13.43% 187 246
70+ 78 +59.65% 207 -6.51% 119 186

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire is $70,526.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Jaffrey CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,357.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,022.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,585.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Jaffrey CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Jaffrey CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire is currently $79,368.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.98% of households in Jaffrey CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Jaffrey CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.98%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Jaffrey CDP is $30,464.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Jaffrey CDP by the total population of Jaffrey CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Jaffrey CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Jaffrey CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Jaffrey CDP over the age of 16 is 2,159.

Of those people, a total of 69.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Jaffrey CDP is 62.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 70 21.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 94 100.00% 34.00%
25 to 29 years 209 45.00% 22.30%
30 to 34 years 279 92.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 283 85.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 366 85.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 120 61.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 314 92.70% 28.90%
65 to 74 years 265 37.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 159 8.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Jaffrey CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,027 69.90% 9.70%
Black or African American 41 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 23 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 14 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 54 72.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 34 41.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,027 69.90% 9.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Jaffrey CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Jaffrey CDP is 1,356, with median earnings of $39,500.00.

Women in Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire earning approximately 68.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,356 $39,500.00
Male 729 $52,039.00
Female 627 $35,489.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 167 $102,612.00
Business and Financial 27 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $70,298.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $78,571.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $65,450.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $16,855.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $0.00
Sales 225 $15,729.00
Office and Administrative Support 145 $40,511.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $54,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $52,849.00
Production 219 $29,646.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 87 $0.00 80 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $70,952.00 17 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $78,571.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 41 $65,450.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $22,417.00 109 $16,465.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Sales 116 $55,303.00 109 $13,318.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $0.00 132 $41,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $54,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $52,849.00 0 $0.00
Production 144 $29,104.00 75 $31,726.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,056 households in Jaffrey CDP, with an average household size of 2.66 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 609 families in Jaffrey CDP with an average family size of 3.39 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 511 7 91 447
Average Household Size 3.42 2.14 3.87 1.54
Total Families 511 7 91 0
Average Household Size 3.36 2.14 3.64 0

Poverty

Of the 609 families in Jaffrey CDP, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Jaffrey CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,321 housing units in Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,056 79.94%
Vacant 265 20.06%

28.16% of the total 1,321 housing units in Jaffrey CDP are rental units. This is approximately 372 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 684 are occupied by the owner - or 51.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Jaffrey CDP is $947.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Jaffrey CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    46
  • $500 to $999
    206
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    113
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Jaffrey CDP is $178,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Jaffrey CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    25
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    24
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    80
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    331
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    191
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    33
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Jaffrey CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Jaffrey CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    481
  • 1940 to 1949
    60
  • 1950 to 1959
    60
  • 1960 to 1969
    58
  • 1970 to 1979
    240
  • 1980 to 1989
    265
  • 1990 to 1999
    1
  • 2000 to 2009
    141
  • 2010 to 2013
    15
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Jaffrey CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    54
  • 1 vehicle available
    463
  • 2 vehicles available
    363
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    176

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Jaffrey CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Jaffrey CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

24.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Jaffrey CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    109
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    367
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    159
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    122
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    111
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    33
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    167
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    36
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    72
  • 90 or more minutes
    111

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Jaffrey CDP, New Hampshire in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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