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CITY · 2010 ACS

Goffstown

New Hampshire · 3,196 residents · 3.167 sq mi
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Goffstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $254,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,196
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3,192 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1,008 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+4%vs 2011
vs 39.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024Goffstown
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,455 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,276
−2%vs 2011
vs $31,883 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.425 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $236,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,082 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.3% in 2011
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+2%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,990)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(164)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(38)
Diversity Score15%(478)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,074)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(51)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0.9%(29)
Diversity Score8.4%(268)
Diversity Score
8
−44%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 26.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Female
53.5%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goffstown, New Hampshire?

Goffstown, New Hampshire has about 3,196 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goffstown, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Goffstown, New Hampshire earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goffstown, New Hampshire expensive?

In Goffstown, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $254,400, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Goffstown, New Hampshire?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Goffstown, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goffstown, New Hampshire?

About 1.5% of people in Goffstown, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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