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County overview

Merrimack County

New Hampshire - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Merrimack County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Merrimack County

Population
153,918
Age 65+
18.9%
Median age
42.8
Owner-occupied
73.8%
With disability
14.3%
Median home value
$297,600
Median income
$88,806
Residents 65+
29,128
How Merrimack County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+14.5%
% owner-occupied
+13.9%
% with disability
+10.9%
Median household income
+18.2%
Median home value
+5.6%
Median age
+11.2%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in New Hampshire

Hillsborough County
422,733 residents
Rockingham County
315,169 residents
Strafford County
130,965 residents

Aging-in-place in Merrimack County

Merrimack County is home to roughly 153,918 residents, of whom about 29,091 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.9%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 73.8% of homes in Merrimack County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $297,600. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 14.3% of Merrimack County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.