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Goffstown

New Hampshire · 3,366 residents · 3.167 sq mi
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Goffstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,023. Population has grown 32% since 2019. Median home value is $245,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,366
+32%since 2019
from 2,541 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,063 / sq mi
+32%since 2019
from 802 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
−14%since 2019
from 47.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024Goffstown
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,023
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,485 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,284
−3%since 2019
from $45,710 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $237,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $891 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.1% in 2019
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(44)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,118)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(62)
Asian1%(32)
Other6.8%(230)
Diversity Score23.5%(793)
Diversity Score
24
+454%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+4%since 2019
from 30.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
Female
48.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goffstown, New Hampshire?

Goffstown, New Hampshire has about 3,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goffstown, New Hampshire earns about $86,023 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 $245,300, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Goffstown, New Hampshire?

About 36.2% 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 5.6% of people in Goffstown, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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