Column: An Uneven Recovery: What New Census Data Show About New Hampshire

By: Jessica Williams

Outlets: NHFPI

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 824

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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New U.S. Census Bureau data offer a detailed look at how New Hampshire residents have fared in the years during and following the COVID-19 public health crisis. Released in late January, the new five-year data set covering 2020-2024 provides insight into long-term trends in income, poverty, and housing affordability across regions and demographic groups in New Hampshire.

Below are five key takeaways from the newly released data.

First, median household income varied widely by …

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