Income & Poverty

Compared to other states, New Hampshire has a high median household income and a low official poverty rate. Yet nearly 100,000 Granite Staters live in poverty. In 2022, about one in four Granite State households had less than $50,000 per year in income, and about one in six had less than $35,000. Estimates of living costs in New Hampshire suggest many households are not able to make ends meet, with incomes often too limited to be able to afford the combined costs of housing, child care, transportation, and other necessities.

NHFPI aims to analyze and interpret the trends in income and poverty in the Granite State and provide insights into public policies designed to improve the economic security of New Hampshire’s residents.

Uneven trends in income and poverty across New Hampshire – New Hampshire Business Review

First published in New Hampshire Business Review, March 16, 2026. New U.S. Census Bureau data offer a detailed look at how New Hampshire residents have fared during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. This data, covering the five years of 2020-24, provides insight into long-term trends in income and poverty across different regions and demographic groups. ...

This Pi Day, NHFPI Is Serving Up…Pie Charts

March 14 is Pi Day, when people across the country celebrate the mathematical constant π (3.14) with slices of their favorite pies. At NHFPI, we love a good pie, too. But this year, instead of serving up blueberry, apple, or chocolate cream (yes, we’re disappointed too), our Research Team is sharing something they love even ...

Differences in Poverty Between New Hampshire Counties

In early 2026, the U.S. Census Bureau released new aggregated five-year data for 2020-2024, building on less detailed one-year estimates for 2024. These data provide a clearer picture of county-level trends in household income, poverty, and health coverage, among other measures. Overall, New Hampshire’s southeastern counties had higher median household incomes, while some of the ...