The Town FilesBelknap County, New Hampshire
64,659 people. The median home is worth $374,900 (typical New Hampshire town: $357,650) and the median household earns $92,783.
Towns in Belknap County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia | 16,871 | $340,300 | $73,218 | 45.3 |
| Gilford | 7,699 | $456,500 | $116,635 | 48.2 |
| Belmont | 7,314 | $316,300 | $69,063 | 47.2 |
| Meredith | 6,662 | $480,100 | $87,019 | 55.5 |
| Alton | 5,894 | $430,400 | $113,715 | 53.7 |
| Barnstead | 4,915 | $362,400 | $111,660 | 42.8 |
| Tilton | 3,962 | $216,700 | $66,667 | 50.3 |
| Gilmanton | 3,945 | $363,700 | $117,088 | 45.0 |
| Tilton Northfield | 3,324 | $250,000 | $66,705 | 44.9 |
| Sanbornton | 3,026 | $452,300 | $113,750 | 41.9 |
| Meredith | 2,527 | $450,000 | $59,375 | 46.1 |
People and housing
| Belknap County | Typical New Hampshire town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,900 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,167 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $92,783 | $94,107 |
| Median age | 48.4 | 46.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
25,854 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,999 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 551 storm events in Belknap County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Belknap County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4693: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).