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Sullivan County, New Hampshire had an estimated 44,012 residents on July 1, 2024, up 2.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 43,057, across 537 square miles. County output reached $2.20 bn in 2024, 956 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 36 7(a) approvals worth $13.8 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Sullivan County
How many people live in Sullivan County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202443,715
- Households16,618
- Average household size2.63
- Median household income$80,858
- Median age47.0
- Median gross rent$1,211 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$268,700
- Home value to household income3.3 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income18.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher30.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree11.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over33,095
- Population under 187,757
- Share under 1817.7 percent
- Population 65 and over10,288
- Share 65 and over23.5 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6425,670
- Civilian labor force22,143
- Unemployment rate3.1 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.6 percent
- Rank by population among New Hampshire counties9th of 10
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1128th of 3,222
Sullivan County is the 9th largest of 10 New Hampshire counties by population. A median home costs 3.3 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 23.5 percent against 17.7 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Sullivan County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202444,012
- Census 2020 base population43,057
- Population change since the 2020 census base2.22 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 20246
- Births, 2024339
- Deaths, 2024516
- Natural change, 2024-177
- Net domestic migration, 2024105
- Net international migration, 202478
- Total net migration, 2024183
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,446
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1101st of 3,144
The county has grown 2.22 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Sullivan County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,477
- People arriving, from those returns2,368
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,245
- Net household movement232
- Adjusted gross income arriving$155.1 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$56.5 m
- Average income of an arriving household$105,028
- Average income of a leaving household$79,193
- Largest single originGrafton County (162 households)
- Largest single destinationGrafton County (145 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton County | 162 | 259 | $11.4 m |
| Merrimack County | 141 | 231 | $9.4 m |
| Hillsborough County | 122 | 188 | $7.1 m |
| Windsor County | 111 | 180 | $7.5 m |
| Cheshire County | 101 | 162 | $6.2 m |
| Middlesex County | 51 | 98 | $7.0 m |
| Rockingham County | 35 | 51 | $3.1 m |
| Windham County | 20 | 31 | $1.1 m |
Households arriving report $25,835 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Grafton County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Sullivan County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.20 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.13 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.4 percent
- GDP change over five years27.5 percent
- Rank by GDP among the New Hampshire areas BEA publishes9th of 10
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1201st of 3,127
- GDP per resident$50,332
Output grew 3.4 percent in the latest year and 27.5 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Sullivan County
- Covered employment, annual average13,867
- Establishments reporting1,202
- Average annual pay$58,062
- Average weekly wage$1,117
- Manufacturing, employment3,164
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$78,610
- Retail trade, employment2,370
- Retail trade, average annual pay$42,174
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,432
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$54,059
- Accommodation and food services, employment901
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$27,630
- Construction, employment620
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment578
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3,164 | 79 | $78,610 |
| Retail trade | 2,370 | 143 | $42,174 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,432 | 122 | $54,059 |
| Accommodation and food services | 901 | 76 | $27,630 |
| Construction | 620 | 148 | $61,690 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 578 | 93 | $47,099 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 420 | 81 | $91,328 |
| Educational services | 406 | 20 | $53,605 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,164 jobs, 22.8 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Sullivan County?
- Establishments, all industries956
- Employment at those establishments12,071
- Annual payroll$744.0 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents21.9
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Sullivan County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024100
- Declared construction value permitted$42.3 m
- Single family units authorized100
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$423,300
- Units authorized per 1,000 households6.0
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Sullivan County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded36
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$13.8 m
- Average 7(a) approval$383,572
- Median 7(a) approval$203,000
- 10th percentile approval$48,800
- 90th percentile approval$662,500
- Largest single approval$3,658,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)497
- Jobs per approval13.8
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active14
- Distinct industries receiving approvals20
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer30.6 percent
- Loans on real estate terms11
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter24
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Most active lenderClaremont Savings Bank (8)
- 504 approvals recorded34
- 504 gross approval dollars$8.4 m
- Average 504 approval$246,088
- Median 504 approval$171,000
- Distinct CDCs active5
- 504 jobs per approval2.6
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved10.4
- Most active CDCGranite State Economic Development Corporation (28)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$22.2 m
The average approval of $383,572 sits well above the median of $203,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. 30.6 percent of approvals run on real estate terms of 240 months or more, so this is a market where SBA credit is buying buildings, not just funding operations.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Sullivan County
Do SBA loans in Sullivan County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded5
- Paid in full5
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure25
- Status: Cancelled3
- Status: Paid in full5
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed3
Only 5 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Sullivan County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending10
- Newport, approvals12
- Claremont, approvals9
- Grantham, approvals5
- Charlestown, approvals2
- Washington, approvals2
- Sunapee, approvals2
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 12 | $3,130,600 |
| Claremont | 9 | $2,041,000 |
| Grantham | 5 | $4,738,000 |
| Charlestown | 2 | $770,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $740,000 |
| Sunapee | 2 | $179,000 |
| Plainfield | 1 | $2,090,000 |
| Cornish | 1 | $50,000 |
| 2 other borrower cities | 2 | $70,000 |
Newport accounts for 12 approvals against 9 in Claremont. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Sullivan County?
- Land area537 sq mi
- Rank by land area among New Hampshire counties8th of 10
- Width, east to west26 mi
- Height, north to south32.6 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land81
- Establishments per square mile1.78
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Sullivan County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book15
- Of those, participating in the NFIP13
- NFIP participation rate86.7 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Sullivan County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The EPA places Sullivan County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 86.7 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202443,715
- Households16,618
- Average household size2.63
- Median household income$80,858
- Median age47.0
Common questions
Sullivan County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?
The Census Bureau estimates 44,012 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 43,715, in 16,618 households, ranking 9th of 10 New Hampshire counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Sullivan County's population growing?
The population has grown 2.22 percent since the 2020 census base of 43,057, to 44,012 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 339 births against 516 deaths, with net migration of 183. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Sullivan County?
$80,858. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $268,700, which is 3.3 times income, and median gross rent is $1,211 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Sullivan County?
956 establishments, employing 12,071 people with an annual payroll of $744.0 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Sullivan County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,164 jobs, 22.8 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 13,867 jobs at an average annual pay of $58,062, or $1,117 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Sullivan County?
36 7(a) approvals totaling $13.8 m since FY2020, across 14 lenders, with a median approval of $203,000, plus 34 504 approvals worth $8.4 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Sullivan County?
100 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $42.3 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Sullivan County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Sullivan County come from?
The largest single origin is Grafton County, with 162 households. Arriving households report an average income of $105,028 against $79,193 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Sullivan County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Sullivan County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Sullivan.
4 Census places lie wholly or partly in Sullivan County. All 4 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont | city | 13,078 | 9 | Wholly in this county |
| Newport | CDP | 4,758 | 12 | Wholly in this county |
| Charlestown | CDP | 659 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Plainfield | CDP | 220 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
A further 12 of the county's 36 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Sullivan County, the largest being Grantham (5), Washington (2), Sunapee (2). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.