Coos County, New Hampshire Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Coos County, 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 Coos County, New Hampshire. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Coos County, New Hampshire. The estimated population of Coos County, New Hampshire is 31,360 people, with a median age of 48.8.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,360
 -0.4% -2.36%
2020
31,486
 -0.8% -
2019
31,741
 -0.93% -
2018
32,038
 -0.25% -
2017
32,119
 - -

Population of Coos County, 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
94.4%
93.6%
 +0.85%
Black/African American
1.9%
2.3%
 -17.39%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
2%
1.7%
 +17.65%
Asian
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.3%
 +7.69%
Other
0.1%
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 Coos County, 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 48.8 +0.21% 46.3 -1.49% 51.6 +1.18%
2020 48.7 +1.04% 47 +1.51% 51 +1.19%
2019 48.2 +0.21% 46.3 +0.65% 50.4 +0.2%
2018 48.1 +0.21% 46 +0.22% 50.3 +0.4%
2017 48 - 45.9 - 50.1 -

The median age of Coos County, 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 1,424 -17.44% 1,353 -15.71% 1,190 1,151
10 to 19 1,674 +4.63% 1,494 -3.31% 1,752 1,442
20 to 29 2,010 -0.95% 1,359 -7.17% 1,987 1,263
30 to 39 2,132 -4.85% 1,443 +1.29% 2,023 1,454
40 to 49 2,216 +5.96% 1,923 -19.6% 2,339 1,569
50 to 59 2,721 -2.02% 2,575 -16.04% 2,662 2,180
60 to 69 2,605 +6.98% 2,438 +14.4% 2,790 2,790
70+ 2,141 +1.37% 2,611 -0.38% 2,170 2,598

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Coos County, New Hampshire is $52,054.00.

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 Coos County.

  • Under 25
    $32,202.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,935.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,538.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,839.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Coos County, 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 Coos County, New Hampshire is currently $69,354.00.

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.

3.35% of households in Coos County 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 Coos County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Coos County is $30,829.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Coos County, 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 Coos County 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
    9.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.52%

Employment

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

The total population of Coos County over the age of 16 is 26,975.

Of those people, a total of 56.50% 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 Coos County is 53.90%.

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 1,150 56.50% 20.60%
20 to 24 years 1,502 79.60% 3.50%
25 to 29 years 1,748 67.50% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 1,734 70.50% 3.00%
35 to 44 years 3,578 75.60% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 4,346 78.30% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 2,569 69.60% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 2,892 56.10% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 4,511 27.20% 7.50%
75 years and over 2,945 8.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Coos County. 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 25,748 58.30% 4.50%
Black or African American 681 1.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 60 55.00% 18.20%
Asian 21 61.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 27 3.70% 0.00%
Other 64 46.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 374 34.50% 4.70%
Hispanic or Latino 512 23.40% 9.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 25,464 58.80% 4.50%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Coos County is 14,549, with median earnings of $35,558.00.

Women in Coos County, New Hampshire earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,549 $35,558.00
Male 7,770 $41,424.00
Female 6,779 $31,109.00

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 1,263 $53,581.00
Business and Financial 454 $47,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 139 $78,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $78,611.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 81 $51,034.00
Community and Social Service 388 $38,717.00
Legal 68 $73,750.00
Educational and Library 873 $42,618.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 187 $21,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,010 $50,698.00
Healthcare Support 594 $24,574.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 142 $67,143.00
Law Enforcement 285 $72,566.00
Food Preparation and Serving 686 $20,449.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 675 $26,533.00
Personal Care and Service 456 $12,394.00
Sales 1,571 $25,217.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,477 $33,692.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 141 $44,625.00
Construction and Extraction 1,291 $38,690.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 688 $47,115.00
Production 1,023 $36,352.00
Transportation and Material Moving 500 $41,350.00

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 689 $53,367.00 574 $54,074.00
Business and Financial 227 $82,829.00 227 $45,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 75 $91,563.00 64 $49,423.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $78,611.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $42,292.00 57 $51,103.00
Community and Social Service 126 $29,821.00 262 $39,195.00
Legal 34 $155,714.00 34 $39,474.00
Educational and Library 262 $55,357.00 611 $33,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $14,750.00 118 $27,826.00
Healthcare Practitioners 209 $68,906.00 801 $46,790.00
Healthcare Support 16 $24,063.00 578 $24,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 133 $70,515.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 275 $69,688.00 10 $77,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 317 $20,464.00 369 $20,436.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 431 $30,766.00 244 $20,735.00
Personal Care and Service 131 $9,792.00 325 $15,855.00
Sales 781 $31,587.00 790 $22,900.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $34,625.00 1,270 $33,597.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 123 $45,938.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,252 $38,790.00 39 $34,479.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 668 $48,750.00 20 $0.00
Production 810 $37,500.00 213 $21,326.00
Transportation and Material Moving 445 $42,572.00 55 $14,018.00

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 13,592 households in Coos County, with an average household size of 2.16 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 8,147 families in Coos County with an average family size of 2.68 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 6,424 600 1,123 5,445
Average Household Size 2.7 3.13 3.33 1.17
Total Families 6,424 600 1,123 0
Average Household Size 2.66 2.65 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 8,147 families in Coos County, 6.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Coos County:

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 20,562 housing units in Coos County, New Hampshire.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,592 66.10%
Vacant 6,970 33.90%

16.57% of the total 20,562 housing units in Coos County are rental units. This is approximately 3,408 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,953 are occupied by the owner - or 48.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Coos County is $755.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Coos County 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
    231
  • Less than $500
    681
  • $500 to $999
    2,026
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    592
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    76
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in Coos County is $134,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,160
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,378
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,028
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,480
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,684
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,006
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    161
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    6,513
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,110
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,874
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,414
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,691
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,497
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,802
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,059
  • 2010 to 2013
    590
  • 2014 or later
    12

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 Coos County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,066
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,684
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,332
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,510

Commuting to Work

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

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Coos County.

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
    1,198
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,390
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,205
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,865
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,537
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    762
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    868
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    213
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    326
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    811
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    691
  • 90 or more minutes
    342

Summary

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

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Places in Coos County, New Hampshire

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