Carroll County, New Hampshire

Carroll County is a county in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. As of the 2010 census, the population was 47,818,[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.

Not to be confused with Carroll, New Hampshire.
Carroll County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of New Hampshire
New Hampshire's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°49′21″N 71°10′54″W
Country United States
State New Hampshire
Founded1840
Named forCharles Carroll of Carrollton
SeatOssipee
Largest townConway
Area
 • Total993.5 sq mi (2,573 km2)
 • Land931.9 sq mi (2,414 km2)
 • Water61.6 sq mi (160 km2)  6.2%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total47,818
 • Estimate 
(2019)
48,910
 • Density52.3/sq mi (20.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.carrollcountynh.net

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.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
185020,157—
186020,4651.5%
187017,332−15.3%
188018,2245.1%
189018,124−0.5%
190016,895−6.8%
191016,316−3.4%
192015,017−8.0%
193014,277−4.9%
194015,5899.2%
195015,8681.8%
196015,829−0.2%
197018,54817.2%
198027,93150.6%
199035,41026.8%
200043,66623.3%
201047,8189.5%
2019 (est.)48,910[5]2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[1]

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/km2 (47/sq mi). There were 34,750 housing units at an average density of 14/km2 (37/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 twelve counties to have voted for Obama in 2008, Romney in 2012, Trump in 2016, and Biden in 2020, a pattern that was particularly evident elsewhere in the Mountain West.[lower-alpha 1]

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 48.5% 16,150 50.0% 16,649 1.5% 498
2016 49.4% 14,635 43.9% 12,987 6.7% 1,994
2012 49.7% 14,207 48.9% 13,977 1.5% 418
2008 46.1% 13,387 52.4% 15,221 1.5% 448
2004 51.8% 14,614 47.2% 13,319 1.0% 289
2000 52.8% 12,597 41.3% 9,852 6.0% 1,430
1996 44.2% 9,168 42.8% 8,881 13.1% 2,714
1992 40.2% 8,715 33.4% 7,258 26.4% 5,730
1988 70.8% 12,983 28.1% 5,153 1.1% 208
1984 75.4% 11,891 24.1% 3,806 0.4% 67
1980 67.3% 9,980 21.0% 3,119 11.7% 1,742
1976 70.2% 8,561 27.7% 3,374 2.2% 263
1972 77.0% 8,525 21.6% 2,395 1.4% 150
1968 72.9% 6,795 23.2% 2,163 3.9% 359
1964 55.0% 4,957 45.0% 4,058
1960 79.6% 7,487 20.4% 1,918
1956 85.4% 7,527 14.5% 1,281 0.1% 8
1952 82.6% 7,498 17.4% 1,578
1948 76.1% 6,127 23.2% 1,869 0.7% 54
1944 68.1% 5,251 31.9% 2,461 0.0% 1
1940 66.3% 5,656 33.7% 2,870
1936 66.3% 5,521 33.3% 2,769 0.4% 35
1932 64.6% 5,269 35.2% 2,873 0.2% 19
1928 77.4% 5,509 22.4% 1,592 0.2% 16
1924 65.4% 4,372 33.1% 2,213 1.5% 100
1920 64.7% 4,214 35.0% 2,279 0.3% 17
1916 52.6% 2,259 46.7% 2,003 0.8% 32
1912 34.5% 1,454 43.1% 1,820 22.4% 947
1908 60.7% 2,562 37.7% 1,591 1.5% 65
1904 59.8% 2,594 38.8% 1,683 1.4% 62
1900 57.3% 2,626 40.5% 1,859 2.2% 101
1896 65.9% 2,800 28.6% 1,214 5.6% 236
1892 48.8% 2,253 49.1% 2,267 2.1% 95
1888 47.4% 2,338 49.3% 2,434 3.3% 162
1884 47.0% 2,286 50.2% 2,443 2.9% 140
1880 47.5% 2,426 51.6% 2,639 0.9% 47
1876 44.9% 2,016 55.1% 2,474 0.1% 3

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.[19]

Districts Name Hometown Party
District 1 Terry McCarthy (Clerk) Conway, NH Republican
District 2 David Babson (Vice Chair) Ossipee, NH Republican
District 3 Amanda Bevard (Chair) Wolfeboro, NH 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.[20]

Office Name
County Attorney Michaela Andruzzi (D)
Register of Deeds Lisa Scott (R)
County Sheriff Domenic Richardi (R)
County Treasurer Meg Lavender (R)

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 August 2018 there are 15 members from 8 different districts.

Affiliation Members Voting share
Democratic Party 8 53.3%
Republican Party 7 46.7%
Total 15 100%

Communities

Towns

Township

Census-designated places

Villages

See also

Notes
  1. The other eleven are Butte County, California; Teton County, Idaho; Kendall County, Illinois; McLean County, Illinois; Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Kent County, Michigan; Leelanau County, Michigan; Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Marion County, Oregon; Grand County, Utah; and Albany County, Wyoming.

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