Coos, NH County is a rural area located in the northern part of New Hampshire. With a population of 31,360 people and a population density of 17 people per square mile, Coos has plenty of open space for outdoor activities. In terms of businesses, there are many small businesses and family owned farms throughout the county that provide goods and services to the locals. The area also features year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, camping, fishing, skiing and snowmobiling. Additionally, organizations like the local Rotary Club are active in the community providing service projects to help improve the quality of life in Coos County. One popular sporting event is the Annual Lancaster 250 snowmobile race which takes place each February at Jericho Mountain State Park. This race brings thousands of spectators from all over New England to watch racers compete on an 8-mile course!
The population in Coos County is 31,360. There are 18 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Coos County is 48.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Coos County is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Coos County
- 50.5% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 22.0% are married with children
- 15.6% have children, but are single
Race in Coos County
- 93.6% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander