Gilford is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 7,860 people and three associated neighborhoods, Gilford is the 41st largest community in New Hampshire.Unlike some towns, Gilford isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Gilford are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gilford is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Gilford who work in management occupations (17.01%), sales jobs (14.29%), and office and administrative support (10.97%). Also of interest is that Gilford has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 15.04% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Gilford is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town. Gilford is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Gilford’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Gilford doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Gilford ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Gilford, 43.18% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Gilford in 2022 was $53,036, which is upper middle income relative to New Hampshire, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $212,144 for a family of four. The people who call Gilford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gilford residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Gilford include Irish, English, Italian, French, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Gilford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Korean and French.
