The Town FilesMerrimack County, New Hampshire
155,967 people. The median home is worth $367,600 (typical New Hampshire town: $357,650) and the median household earns $97,004.
Towns in Merrimack County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 43,976 | $350,900 | $84,902 | 40.7 |
| Hooksett | 14,871 | $407,000 | $117,962 | 41.3 |
| Franklin | 8,741 | $262,200 | $71,648 | 42.7 |
| Bow | 8,229 | $506,500 | $172,857 | 41.5 |
| Pembroke | 7,207 | $371,500 | $89,519 | 41.9 |
| Henniker | 6,185 | $356,700 | $95,206 | 31.1 |
| Hopkinton | 5,914 | $506,900 | $137,477 | 45.0 |
| South Hooksett | 5,888 | $433,200 | $130,000 | 35.2 |
| Loudon | 5,576 | $363,400 | $106,966 | 49.5 |
| Suncook | 5,501 | $361,100 | $79,836 | 37.9 |
| Hooksett | 5,283 | $348,100 | $101,053 | 42.6 |
| Northfield | 4,872 | $288,500 | $92,917 | 42.6 |
| Epsom | 4,834 | $338,400 | $97,941 | 47.1 |
| Allenstown | 4,707 | $243,600 | $72,500 | 39.4 |
| New London | 4,400 | $554,100 | $107,773 | 52.8 |
| Pittsfield | 4,075 | $294,800 | $74,318 | 41.5 |
| Boscawen | 3,998 | $286,500 | $77,328 | 46.0 |
| Henniker | 3,166 | $296,400 | $76,326 | 22.3 |
| Dunbarton | 3,005 | $484,100 | $124,348 | 48.0 |
| Warner | 2,937 | $353,100 | $94,022 | 43.7 |
| Chichester | 2,665 | $409,300 | $109,297 | 43.0 |
People and housing
| Merrimack County | Typical New Hampshire town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $367,600 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,360 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $97,004 | $94,107 |
| Median age | 42.9 | 46.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.9% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
77,147 jobs in 2024, average pay $68,857 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 727 storm events in Merrimack County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Merrimack County has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4355: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
| November 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | EM-3344: Severe Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).