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Pittsfield

New Hampshire · 1,570 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 $43,947. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,570
−6%since 2000
from 1,669 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.8
+16%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pittsfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.8%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(108)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.2%(81)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.8%(123)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(97)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(192)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.7%(199)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5417.3%(272)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.3%(178)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411%(173)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.3%(67)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,947
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,054
+52%since 2000
from $17,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−15%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pittsfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,598)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,403)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(37)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(16)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard1.6%(23)
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(9)
Ancestry
American22.9%(335)
Irish21.8%(319)
English20.7%(303)
German11%(161)
French9.8%(143)
Canadian5.5%(81)
Scottish4.6%(67)
Scotch-Irish3.6%(53)
Italian3%(44)
Polish1.8%(27)
Ukrainian1.6%(23)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.2%(18)
Lithuanian0.8%(12)
Russian0.8%(12)
Swedish0.8%(11)
Armenian0.6%(9)
Iranian0.6%(9)
Portuguese0.6%(9)
Finnish0.5%(8)
Jamaican0.4%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.5%(181)
Married48.2%(330)
Widowed7.9%(54)
Divorced17.4%(119)
Women 15+
Never married30.5%(238)
Married40.1%(313)
Widowed13.4%(105)
Divorced16%(125)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsfield, New Hampshire?

Pittsfield, New Hampshire has about 1,570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pittsfield, New Hampshire earns about $43,947 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 $162,500, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsfield, New Hampshire?

About 18.2% 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 11.1% 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 50 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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