Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County: county in New Hampshire, United States
About
Belknap County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,088 and a population density of 49 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 61,551 inhabitants. Its county seat is Laconia. The county was created 186 years ago in 1839.
County Snapshot
Belknap County at a glance
Belknap County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New Hampshire counties
10
Open related pagesLargest city
LaconiaPopulation 16,646
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Belknap County
| Population | 61,551 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Hampshire (United States) |
| Area | 1214 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 14.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 85.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.5187,-71.4234 |
| Named for | Jeremy Belknap |
| Altitude | 925 feet / 282 meters |
| Capital | Laconia |
| Establishment | January 01, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:31:41 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Belknap County is located at 43°31'7"N 71°25'24"W (43.5186900, -71.4233600). It has 4 neighbors: Carroll County, Grafton County, Merrimack County and Strafford County.
Belknap County map
The largest city of Belknap County is Laconia with a population of 16,646. Other cities include, Belmont population 7,314, Gilford population 7,278, Meredith population 6,476 and Alton population 5,364. See all Belknap County cities & populated places.
Belknap County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Belknap County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Laconia | 16,646 | City in New Hampshire, United States |
| Belmont | 7,314 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Gilford | 7,278 | Town of the United States |
| Meredith | 6,476 | Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Alton | 5,364 | Town in New Hampshire (United States) |
| Barnstead | 4,777 | City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Gilmanton | 3,797 | Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Tilton | 3,556 | Town located in New Hampshire, United States |
| Sanbornton | 3,012 | Town in New Hampshire |
| New Hampton | 2,234 | Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Belknap County
Official Website- Barnstead
- Belmont
- Sanbornton
- Alton
- Gilmanton
- New Hampton
- Tilton
- Meredith
- Laconia
- Gilford
- Center Harbor
Demographics
The population of Belknap County increased by 2.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60,088 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,335 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,438 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,235 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,285 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,370 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60,747 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,872 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 61,145 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 61,303 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 61,551 | 0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Belknap County (1)
American politician Nathan C. D. Taylor was born in Belknap County
New Hampshire Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | 418,735 | The most populous county in the U. |
| Rockingham County | 311,307 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Merrimack County | 152,622 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Strafford County | 131,533 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Manchester | 112,546 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| City of Manchester | 109,565 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Grafton County | 90,691 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Nashua | 89,167 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Cheshire County | 76,228 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Carroll County | 49,167 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Concord | 43,924 | The capital of New Hampshire. |
| Sullivan County | 43,267 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| East Concord | 42,605 | A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. |
| Derry Village | 34,539 | City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Derry | 33,442 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dover | 32,443 | County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |