Strafford County, New Hampshire
Strafford County: county in New Hampshire, United States
About
Strafford County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. As of the 2010 census, the population was 123,143 and a population density of 124 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 131,533 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dover. The county was created 256 years ago in 1769.
County Snapshot
Strafford County at a glance
Strafford County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New Hampshire counties
10
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DoverPopulation 32,443
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Strafford County
| Population | 131,533 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Hampshire (United States) |
| Area | 994 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2974,-71.0294 |
| Named for | William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford |
| Altitude | 522 feet / 159 meters |
| Capital | Dover |
| Establishment | April 29, 1769 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:56:47 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 132 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Strafford County is located at 43°17'51"N 71°1'46"W (43.2974300, -71.0294000). It has 5 neighbors: Carroll County, York County, Belknap County, Merrimack County and Rockingham County.
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The largest city of Strafford County is Dover with a population of 32,443. Other cities include, Rochester population 31,719, Durham population 16,441, Somersworth population 12,286 and Barrington population 9,231. See all Strafford County cities & populated places.
Strafford County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Strafford County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 32,443 | County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Rochester | 31,719 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Durham | 16,441 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Somersworth | 12,286 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Barrington | 9,231 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Farmington | 6,951 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Milton | 4,614 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Lee | 4,597 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Strafford | 4,235 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| New Durham | 2,728 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Rollinsford | 2,577 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Madbury | 1,879 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Strafford County
Official Website- Lee
- Dover
- Farmington
- Durham
- Barrington
- Rochester
- Strafford
- Madbury
- Rollinsford
- Milton
- Middleton
- Somersworth
- New Durham
Demographics
The population of Strafford County increased by 6.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 123,143 | - | census |
| 2011 | 124,133 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 124,768 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 125,029 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 126,542 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 127,038 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 128,311 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 129,841 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 129,797 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 130,633 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 131,533 | 0.68% | estimation process |
People born in Strafford County (2)
People born in Strafford County, including film director and screenwriter Robert Eggers, hockey player Casey DeSmith, .
More notable people
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 |
| 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 |
| Belknap County | 61,551 | 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 |