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Pittsfield

New Hampshire · 1,744 residents · 1.682 sq mi
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Pittsfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,144. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $273,100. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,744
+4%since 2000
from 1,669 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,037 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+20%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pittsfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,144
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,348
+98%since 2000
from $17,845 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+25%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,100
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,236
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
55.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.0%
+58.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+78%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,598)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(88)
Diversity Score13.3%(232)
Diversity Score
13
+168%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
7.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsfield, New Hampshire?

Pittsfield, New Hampshire has about 1,744 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pittsfield, New Hampshire earns about $60,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsfield, New Hampshire expensive?

In Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $273,100, and the typical rent is about $1,236 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsfield, New Hampshire?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsfield, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsfield, New Hampshire?

About 16.6% of people in Pittsfield, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsfield, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsfield, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 124 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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