Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Candia, 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 Candia, New Hampshire. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Candia, New Hampshire. The estimated population of Candia, New Hampshire is 4,022 people, with a median age of 48.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,022
+2.03%
+2.29%
2020
3,942
+0.15%
-
2019
3,936
+0.28%
-
2018
3,925
-0.18% -
2017
3,932
- -

Population of Candia, 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
97%
92.8%
+4.53%
Black/African American
1%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
2.7%
-51.85%
Asian
0%
2.4%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
2.1%
-66.67%
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 Candia, 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 48.6 -3.19% 46.4 -2.52% 50.9 -2.12%
2020 50.2 -0.59% 47.6 -6.85% 52 +3.38%
2019 50.5 +0.4% 51.1 -0.2% 50.3 +1.21%
2018 50.3 -0.2% 51.2 +2.2% 49.7 -1.78%
2017 50.4 - 50.1 - 50.6 -

The median age of Candia, 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 9 131 +63.73% 132 +8.19% 230 134
10 to 19 296 -111.98% 189 20.41% 54 169
20 to 29 143 +94.32% 176 +32.72% 325 240
30 to 39 175 +20.93% 186 +6.86% 210 195
40 to 49 285 +16.69% 233 -7.6% 315 210
50 to 59 477 -72.19% 444 +5.42% 214 451
60 to 69 322 +52.03% 379 +1.17% 523 381
70+ 233 -8.49% 131 +25.34% 209 162

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Candia, New Hampshire is $106,626.00.

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 Candia.

  • Under 25
    $62,763.00
  • 25 to 44
    $112,593.00
  • 45 to 64
    $120,784.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,241.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Candia, 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 Candia, New Hampshire is currently $115,884.00.

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.

8.68% of households in Candia 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 Candia against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    32.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Candia is $46,775.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Candia, 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 Candia 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
    9.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.32%

Employment

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

The total population of Candia over the age of 16 is 3,563.

Of those people, a total of 70.70% 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 Candia is 68.90%.

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 128 96.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 305 79.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 260 85.40% 17.60%
30 to 34 years 238 95.00% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 375 85.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 720 92.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 262 87.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 538 64.50% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 541 23.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 196 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Candia. 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 3,468 71.50% 2.70%
Black or African American 39 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 25 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 31 9.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 39 23.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,459 71.40% 2.70%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Candia is 2,454, with median earnings of $41,011.00.

Women in Candia, New Hampshire earning approximately 67.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,454 $41,011.00
Male 1,260 $49,583.00
Female 1,194 $33,375.00

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 439 $62,925.00
Business and Financial 44 $72,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $36,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $105,197.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 136 $73,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 124 $59,444.00
Healthcare Support 92 $40,921.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 236 $26,182.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 202 $35,333.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00
Sales 218 $12,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 181 $43,603.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 163 $47,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $55,865.00
Production 224 $32,275.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $11,979.00

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 187 $136,827.00 252 $31,842.00
Business and Financial 26 $72,188.00 18 $73,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $143,214.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $105,197.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $0.00 99 $71,321.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 115 $59,028.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 86 $41,118.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 135 $0.00 101 $23,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $45,058.00 80 $22,083.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Sales 70 $37,400.00 148 $7,339.00
Office and Administrative Support 45 $43,309.00 136 $45,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 163 $47,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $55,865.00 0 $0.00
Production 118 $32,418.00 106 $32,051.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $11,979.00 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 1,567 households in Candia, with an average household size of 2.57 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 1,137 families in Candia with an average family size of 2.94 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 1,060 65 12 430
Average Household Size 2.97 3.95 2.25 1.37
Total Families 1,060 65 12 0
Average Household Size 2.92 3.35 2.25 0

Poverty

Of the 1,137 families in Candia, 1.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Candia:

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 1,589 housing units in Candia, New Hampshire.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,567 98.62%
Vacant 22 1.38%

5.73% of the total 1,589 housing units in Candia are rental units. This is approximately 91 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,476 are occupied by the owner - or 92.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Candia is $1,188.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Candia 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
    0
  • $500 to $999
    38
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    37
  • $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 Candia is $297,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    58
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    11
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    31
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    41
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    621
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    625
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    64
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    320
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    105
  • 1960 to 1969
    87
  • 1970 to 1979
    447
  • 1980 to 1989
    348
  • 1990 to 1999
    141
  • 2000 to 2009
    70
  • 2010 to 2013
    22
  • 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 Candia that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    17
  • 1 vehicle available
    199
  • 2 vehicles available
    782
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    569

Commuting to Work

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

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Candia.

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
    38
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    82
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    131
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    177
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    361
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    374
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    232
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    360
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    141
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    131
  • 90 or more minutes
    85

Summary

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

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