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COVID-19 Resource Page: Impacts and Challenges in New Hampshire

March 25, 2020 State Economy

The impacts of the COVID-19 crisis will affect New Hampshire residents in many ways, from both the immediate health and financial impacts to long-term economic consequences. NHFPI will continue to publish resources examining issues related to the COVID-19 crisis, including health policy, economic security supports for Granite Staters, economic trends, state revenues, the effects of federal policy responses, and the services supported through the State Budget.

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New Hampshire’s Numbers: Resource Inequities by County and Population Group in 2014-2018

February 7, 2020 State Economy
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Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual American Community Survey provide insights into the economic conditions of New Hampshire residents. Estimates released in December 2019 average responses over the five-year period, from 2014 to 2018, which allows for more certainty among smaller population groups than annual data alone. This Fact Sheet provides poverty rate and median household income data for New Hampshire counties as well as the statewide poverty rates for various population groups.

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Census Bureau 2018 Estimates for Income, Poverty, Housing Costs, and Health Coverage

October 9, 2019 State Economy
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The U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data released September 26, 2019 provide estimates of population characteristics based on data collected in surveys conducted throughout 2018. The survey data provide year-to-year comparisons of key indicators affecting the lives of Granite Staters, including data concerning household income, poverty, rental housing costs, and health coverage. Income and poverty levels remained essentially unchanged from last year. Rental housing costs continued to be high relative to incomes, and household income inequality increased.

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Unemployment Benefits and Temporary Income Supplements Provide Financial Support During the COVID-19 Crisis

2 Apr 2020

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As a result of the necessary public health steps to combat to the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus, financial strains on individuals and families are emerging rapidly. Recommendations, guidelines, and emergency orders from federal and state officials have led to profound changes to the ways Granite Staters live and work. In order to assist those affected, the State of New Hampshire and the federal government have expanded unemployment benefits and created temporary income supplements for many individuals and families.

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