Belknap County

As of the 2020 Census, Belknap County, New Hampshire, has a population of approximately 63,705. The racial composition includes about 95.2% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.7% identifying as two or more races. The median age is around 47.8 years. The county has about 26,194 households with an average household size of 2.34. The median household income is roughly $68,020, and 7.6% of the population lives below the poverty line.

As of the latest available data, Belknap County, NH has a median home value of approximately $290,000. The county offers a mix of urban and rural housing, with a median monthly rent around $1,100. Homeownership rate stands at roughly 75%, higher than the national average. The average household size is about 2.4 people. Property tax rates in Belknap County are around 2.2%, which is above the national average. Housing demand remains robust, influenced by proximity to Lake Winnipesaukee and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Belknap County, NH, has its elections managed by the county offices and relevant city or town clerks. Key elected positions include County Commissioners, County Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and Register of Probate. In the 2022 elections, notable candidates were Dawn Johnson (R) and William Wright (D) for County Commissioner, and Andrew Livernois (D) for County Attorney, who ran unopposed.

In terms of voter turnout, Belknap County generally sees about 60-70% participation in general elections. Detailed results from the 2022 midterms show approximately 20,000 votes cast for these county offices. For New Hampshire's U.S. House District 1, which includes Belknap County, Karoline Leavitt (R) received around 52% of the vote compared to incumbent Chris Pappas (D) with about 48%.

For the most current information, please consult the Belknap County Elections Office or state election resources.

As of the latest data, Belknap County, NH, demonstrates a moderate level of educational attainment. About 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is slightly below the national average of about 33.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). In the context of New Hampshire, where approximately 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, Belknap County also falls short.

Additionally, around 91% of Belknap County residents have a high school diploma or higher, which aligns well with the national average of 88.5% and the state average of 92.5%. Despite being lower in higher education attainment compared to national and state figures, the county still enjoys a strong foundational education base.

As of recent data, Belknap County, NH has an employment rate mirroring broader state trends. The county has a labor force participation rate of approximately 64.9% and an unemployment rate of around 2.8%.

Top industries in Belknap County include healthcare, retail trade, and manufacturing. Healthcare employs about 15% of the workforce, retail 14%, and manufacturing 12%.

Comparatively, New Hampshire's labor force participation rate stands at 67.0%, slightly higher than Belknap's. The national labor force participation rate is 61.7%, indicating both Belknap County and New Hampshire perform better than the national average. Unemployment rates follow a similar pattern, with New Hampshire at 3.0% and a higher national rate currently at around 3.8%.

In essence, Belknap County’s employment landscape mirrors state averages closely and generally outperforms national averages in key employment metrics.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Belknap County, NH, is approximately $67,000. In comparison, the median household income for the entire state of New Hampshire is about $77,933, indicating that Belknap County's income level is somewhat below the state average. On a national level, the median household income in the United States is around $68,703. Thus, Belknap County's median income is close to the national average but falls short of the state's median income.

These figures highlight that while Belknap County is competitive on a national scale, it lags behind within its state.

Belknap County, NH, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. As of the latest data, the county recorded a total of 820 reported crimes. The crime rate per 1,000 residents is approximately 15.2. Here's a breakdown of specific crime types:

Note: Due to fluctuating crime rates and variations in data collection, figures may slightly vary based on the source and year of the data analyzed.