Laconia City, New Hampshire
As of the census of 2000, there were 16411 people in the city, organized into 6724 households, and 4170 families living in the city. The population density was 809.3 people per square mile (312.47/kmē), it is the 31st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. There were 8554 housing units at an average density of 421.8 per square mile (162.86/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.87. The population's age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. The median age is 38.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Laconia City was 36.8 and 40.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 96.79% White, 0.55% Black or African American, 0.41% American Indian, 0.73% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 1.22% from two or more races and 0.27% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $37796, it is New Hampshire's 32nd wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $45307, it would be the 41st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. The per capita income for the city was $19540, making its New Hampshire's 30th highest city by per capita income. The median income is $21410, Males had a median income of $26357 versus $17283 for females.
In 2000, 3671 pupils and students, of which 1718 are male and 1953 are female, 22.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 231 nursery or pri school, 226 kindergarten, 1745 elementary school, 899 high school and 570 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16411 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 16411 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 16493 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 16740 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 16985 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17105 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17244 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17078 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17059 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17044 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17065 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 106 | 125 | 231 |
| Kindergarten | 113 | 113 | 226 |
| Elementary school | 906 | 839 | 1745 |
| High school | 383 | 516 | 899 |
| College or graduate school | 210 | 360 | 570 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia city, New Hampshire | $37796 | $45307 | $19540 |
| Belknap County, New Hampshire | $43605 | $50510 | $22758 |
| New Hampshire, United States | $49467 | $57575 | $23844 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |