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Hooksett

New Hampshire · 5,876 residents · 5.399 sq mi
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Hooksett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,053. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $348,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,876
+63%since 2000
from 3,609 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+13%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Hooksett
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,053
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,422 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,097
+118%since 2000
from $23,933 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+22%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,811
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+59%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,441)
Black0.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(54)
Asian1.6%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(5,203)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(124)
Asian3.5%(208)
Other5.6%(327)
Diversity Score26.4%(1,551)
Diversity Score
26
+185%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hooksett, New Hampshire?

Hooksett, New Hampshire has about 5,876 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hooksett, New Hampshire earns about $101,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hooksett, New Hampshire expensive?

In Hooksett, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $348,100, and the typical rent is about $1,811 a month.

How educated are people in Hooksett, New Hampshire?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hooksett, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hooksett, New Hampshire?

About 4.0% of people in Hooksett, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hooksett, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Hooksett, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,366 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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