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Pittsfield

New Hampshire · 1,576 residents · 1.682 sq mi
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Pittsfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,939. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,200. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,576
−6%since 2000
from 1,669 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
937 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+2%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pittsfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,939
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,967
+12%since 2000
from $17,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,200
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
57.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
69.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+72%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(50)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score10.6%(166)
Diversity Score
11
+112%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsfield, New Hampshire?

Pittsfield, New Hampshire has about 1,576 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pittsfield, New Hampshire earns about $43,939 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 $193,200, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsfield, New Hampshire?

About 15.3% 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 28.0% of people in Pittsfield, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsfield, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsfield, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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