Laconia, NH Demographics

A map of Laconia's Population by Race

Laconia, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 17,085, a slight increase from the 16,871 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.5% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laconia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laconia is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Hampshire overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laconia, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 19.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laconia is ranked the 9th most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Laconia was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laconia's White Population

15,335 residents of Laconia, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laconia is slightly higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Laconia ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laconia's White population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Laconia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.8%.

Laconia is more White than neighboring Belmont (89.6% White). Laconia is less White than neighboring Meredith (97.8% White), Tilton Northfield (93.9% White), New Hampton (97.4% White), and Suissevale (100% White).

Laconia's Black Population

42 residents of Laconia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laconia is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Laconia ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laconia's Black population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Black residents' share of Laconia's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Laconia is more Black than neighboring Meredith (0% Black), Belmont (0% Black), New Hampton (0% Black), and Suissevale (0% Black). Laconia is less Black than neighboring Tilton Northfield (1.6% Black).

Laconia's Asian Population

258 residents of Laconia, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laconia is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Laconia ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laconia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Asian residents' share of Laconia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Laconia is more Asian than neighboring Meredith (0% Asian), Belmont (0% Asian), Tilton Northfield (0.5% Asian), New Hampton (0% Asian), and Suissevale (0% Asian).

Laconia's Hispanic Population

601 residents of Laconia, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laconia is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Laconia ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laconia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Laconia's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.5%.

Laconia is more Hispanic than neighboring Meredith (1.5% Hispanic), Tilton Northfield (0.4% Hispanic), New Hampton (0% Hispanic), and Suissevale (0% Hispanic). Laconia is less Hispanic than neighboring Belmont (7.2% Hispanic).

Laconia's Native American/Other Population

325 residents of Laconia, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laconia is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Laconia ranks 60th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laconia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 306.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laconia's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.9%.

Laconia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meredith (0.3% Native American/Other), Belmont (0% Native American/Other), Tilton Northfield (0% Native American/Other), New Hampton (0% Native American/Other), and Suissevale (0% Native American/Other).

Laconia's Multiracial Population

524 residents of Laconia, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laconia is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Laconia ranks 36th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laconia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Laconia's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.1%.

Laconia is more Multiracial than neighboring Meredith (0.4% Multiracial), New Hampton (2.6% Multiracial), and Suissevale (0% Multiracial). Laconia is less Multiracial than neighboring Belmont (3.3% Multiracial), and Tilton Northfield (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.