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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Somersworth

New Hampshire · 11,249 residents · 9.801 sq mi
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Somersworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,249
−2%vs 2000
vs 11,477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Somersworth
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,886
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,739 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,495
−31%vs 2000
vs $19,592 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $621 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.7% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+48%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(10,929)
Black0.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(185)
Asian0.9%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(888)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(10,923)
Black1.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(32)
Asian1.3%(147)
Other0.5%(55)
Diversity Score7.8%(874)
Diversity Score
8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.7%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somersworth, New Hampshire?

Somersworth, New Hampshire has about 11,249 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Somersworth, New Hampshire earns about $32,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somersworth, New Hampshire expensive?

In Somersworth, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Somersworth, New Hampshire?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Somersworth, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somersworth, New Hampshire?

About 6.8% of people in Somersworth, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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