Carroll County, New Hampshire

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Carroll County
County
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Carroll County Court House
Map of New Hampshire highlighting Carroll County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of New Hampshire
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New Hampshire's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°49′21″N71°10′54″W / 43.822605°N 71.181587°W / 43.822605; -71.181587
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of New Hampshire.svg  New Hampshire
Founded1840
Named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton
Seat Ossipee
Largest town Conway
Area
 • Total993.5 sq mi (2,573 km2)
 • Land931.9 sq mi (2,414 km2)
 • Water61.6 sq mi (160 km2)  6.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total50,107 Increase2.svg
 • Density53.8/sq mi (20.8/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 1st
Website www.carrollcountynh.net

Carroll County is a county in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. As of the 2020 census, the population was 50,107, [1] making it the third-least populous county in New Hampshire. Its county seat is Ossipee. [2] The county was created in 1840 and organized at Ossipee from towns removed from Strafford County. It was named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, [3] who had died in 1832, the last surviving signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 992 square miles (2,570 km2), of which 931 square miles (2,410 km2) is land and 61 square miles (160 km2) (6.2%) is water. [4] It is the third-largest county in New Hampshire by total area. Northern Carroll County is known for being mountainous. Several ski areas, including Cranmore Mountain, Attitash, King Pine, and Black Mountain, are located here. A salient along the northwestern margin of the county runs through Crawford Notch; the northern portion of the salient is within Crawford Notch State Park.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850 20,157—
1860 20,4651.5%
1870 17,332−15.3%
1880 18,2245.1%
1890 18,124−0.5%
1900 16,895−6.8%
1910 16,316−3.4%
1920 15,017−8.0%
1930 14,277−4.9%
1940 15,5899.2%
1950 15,8681.8%
1960 15,829−0.2%
1970 18,54817.2%
1980 27,93150.6%
1990 35,41026.8%
2000 43,66623.3%
2010 47,8189.5%
2020 50,1074.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
1790-1960 [6] 1900-1990 [7]
1990-2000 [8] 2010-2018 [9]

2000 census

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 43,666 people, 18,351 households, and 12,313 families living in the county. The population density was 18 people per square kilometre (47 people/sq mi). There were 34,750 housing units at an average density of 14/km2 (36/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 98.22% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 0.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.5% were of English, 15.6% Irish, 10.5% American, 9.7% French, 6.7% German, 5.8% Italian and 5.2% Scottish ancestry. 96.5% spoke English and 1.6% French as their first language.

There were 18,351 households, out of which 27.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.30% were married couples living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.90% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.60% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,990, and the median income for a family was $46,922. Males had a median income of $31,811 versus $23,922 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,931. About 5.50% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.00% of those under age 18 and 6.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 47,818 people, 21,052 households, and 13,569 families living in the county. [11] The population density was 51.4 inhabitants per square mile (19.8/km2). There were 39,813 housing units at an average density of 42.8 per square mile (16.5/km2). [12] The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.0% of the population. [11] In terms of ancestry, [13]

The largest ancestry group in Carroll County are people of English ancestry, who make up 29.3% of people in the county. The second largest ancestry group in the county are people of Irish ancestry who make up 24.7%. The third largest group is people of French ancestry who make up 13.8% of people in the county. [14]

Of the 21,052 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.5% were non-families, and 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age was 48.3 years. [11]

The median income for a household in the county was $49,897 and the median income for a family was $60,086. Males had a median income of $41,634 versus $32,402 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,411. About 6.1% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over. [15]

Politics and government

The county is historically Republican, but in 2008 Barack Obama received 52.39% of the county's vote. [16] This made him the first Democratic presidential nominee to win the county since 1912 and the first Democratic presidential nominee to win an absolute majority in the county since 1884. Joe Biden later repeated this feat in 2020. However, despite the recent Democratic trend, the county has not voted more Democratic than the nation since 1888 in terms of two-party vote.

The county is politically divided between the more conservative southern half, home to several seasonal communities along the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee including Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro, and the more liberal northern half, with several ski towns and resort towns such as Bartlett and Conway. In both the 2012 Presidential and gubernatorial elections in New Hampshire, Democratic candidates easily won the northern half of the county, and Republican candidates easily won the southern half of the county. [17]

Carroll County is one of only thirteen counties to have voted for Obama in 2008, Romney in 2012, Trump in 2016, and Biden in 2020. [lower-alpha 1]

United States presidential election results for Carroll County, New Hampshire [18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2020 16,15048.50%16,64950.00%4981.50%
2016 14,63549.42%12,98743.85%1,9946.73%
2012 14,20749.67%13,97748.87%4181.46%
2008 13,38746.07%15,22152.39%4481.54%
2004 14,61451.78%13,31947.19%2891.02%
2000 12,59752.75%9,85241.26%1,4305.99%
1996 9,16844.16%8,88142.77%2,71413.07%
1992 8,71540.16%7,25833.44%5,73026.40%
1988 12,98370.78%5,15328.09%2081.13%
1984 11,89175.43%3,80624.14%670.43%
1980 9,98067.25%3,11921.02%1,74211.74%
1976 8,56170.18%3,37427.66%2632.16%
1972 8,52577.01%2,39521.64%1501.36%
1968 6,79572.93%2,16323.22%3593.85%
1964 4,95754.99%4,05845.01%00.00%
1960 7,48779.61%1,91820.39%00.00%
1956 7,52785.38%1,28114.53%80.09%
1952 7,49882.61%1,57817.39%00.00%
1948 6,12776.11%1,86923.22%540.67%
1944 5,25168.08%2,46131.91%10.01%
1940 5,65666.34%2,87033.66%00.00%
1936 5,52166.32%2,76933.26%350.42%
1932 5,26964.56%2,87335.20%190.23%
1928 5,50977.41%1,59222.37%160.22%
1924 4,37265.40%2,21333.10%1001.50%
1920 4,21464.73%2,27935.01%170.26%
1916 2,25952.61%2,00346.65%320.75%
1912 1,45434.45%1,82043.12%94722.44%
1908 2,56260.74%1,59137.72%651.54%
1904 2,59459.78%1,68338.79%621.43%
1900 2,62657.26%1,85940.54%1012.20%
1896 2,80065.88%1,21428.56%2365.55%
1892 2,25348.82%2,26749.12%952.06%
1888 2,33847.39%2,43449.33%1623.28%
1884 2,28646.95%2,44350.17%1402.88%
1880 2,42647.46%2,63951.62%470.92%
1876 2,01644.87%2,47455.06%30.07%

County Commission

The executive power of Carroll County's government is held by three county commissioners, each representing one of the three commissioner districts within the county.

DistrictCommissionerHometownParty
1Terry McCarthy (chair) Conway Republican
2Chuck McGee vice-chairMoultonborough, New Hampshire Republican
3Bill Nelson clerk[[Brookfield, New Hampshire Republican

In addition to the County Commission, there are five directly elected officials: they include County Attorney, Register of Deeds, County Sheriff, Register of Probate, and County Treasurer. [19]

OfficeName
County AttorneyMichaela O’Rourke Andruzzi (D)
Register of DeedsLisa Scott (R)
County SheriffDomenic Richardi (R)
County TreasurerJoseph Costello (R)
Register of ProbateMeg Lavender (R)

[20]

Legislative branch

The legislative branch of Carroll County is made up of all of the members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the county. In total, as of January 2021 there are 15 members from 8 different districts.

AffiliationMembersVoting share
Democratic Party 533.3%
Republican Party 1066.7%
Total15100%

Communities

Towns

Township

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

See also

Notes

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brookfield, New Hampshire</span> Town in New Hampshire, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chatham, New Hampshire</span> Town in New Hampshire, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Effingham, New Hampshire</span> Town in New Hampshire, United States

Effingham is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. At the 2020 census, the town population was 1,691, up from 1,465 at the 2010 census. Effingham includes the villages of Effingham Falls, Effingham, Center Effingham, and South Effingham. Pine River State Forest is in the south.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Freedom, New Hampshire</span> Town in New Hampshire, United States

Freedom is a town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,689 at the 2020 census, up from 1,489 at the 2010 census. The town's eastern boundary runs along the Maine state border. Ossipee Lake, with a resort and camps, is in the southwest of the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hart's Location, New Hampshire</span> Town in New Hampshire, United States

Hart's Location is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Since 1948, the town has frequently been one of the first places to declare its results for the New Hampshire presidential primary and U.S. presidential elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jackson, New Hampshire</span> Town in New Hampshire, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Madison, New Hampshire</span> Town in New Hampshire, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wakefield, New Hampshire</span> Town in New Hampshire, United States

Wakefield is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,201 at the 2020 census. The town includes the villages of Wakefield Corner, East Wakefield, North Wakefield, Sanbornville, Union, Woodman and Province Lake. Wakefield Corner, popular with tourists, is a picturesque hilltop village of antique buildings. The state of Maine forms the eastern border of Wakefield.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wolfeboro (CDP), New Hampshire</span> Census-designated place in New Hampshire, United States

Wolfeboro is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wolfeboro in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. It consists of the main village of Wolfeboro within the town, as well as the smaller village of Wolfeboro Falls. The population of the CDP was 3,300 at the 2020 census, out of 6,416 in the entire town of Wolfeboro.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sanbornville, New Hampshire</span> Census-designated place in New Hampshire, United States

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