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.
Featured Resources
Who is Experiencing Poverty in the Granite State?
Nearly One in Three Federal Income Tax Returns from New Hampshire Reported $100,000 or More of Income
Spotlight on Granite State Women in the Labor Force for National Women’s Equal Pay Day
Seven N.H. Takeaways from Recent U.S. Census Data: Income Gains, Poverty Gaps, and Housing Challenges
On December 12, 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data that provide information about the wellbeing of Granite Staters ...