U.S. County · Profile

Merrimack County

157.1KTotal Population
168Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+15.29%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Merrimack County has a population of 157,103 as of 2023. It is located in New Hampshire.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Merrimack County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.1%144,692
Two or More Races3.5%5,499
Hispanic or Latino2.5%3,928
Asian1.9%2,985
Black or African American1.6%2,514
Some Other Race0.5%786
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%471
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Merrimack County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$88,806
19.1% above national average
Per Capita Income
$44,391
15.8% above national average
Poverty Rate
7.2%
37.4% below national average
Median Age
42.8 years

Income & Poverty

$88,806Median Household Income
$44,391Per Capita Income
7.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$88,806$112,435
Families$110,587$134,675
Married-couple Families$110,587$123,857
Nonfamily Households$46,254$49,954

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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