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Somersworth

New Hampshire · 11,855 residents · 9.801 sq mi
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Somersworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,855
+3%since 2000
from 11,477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Somersworth
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,209
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,739 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,448
+66%since 2000
from $19,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(9,631)
Black1.7%(198)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(509)
Asian7.3%(866)
Other3.8%(455)
Diversity Score38.6%(4,571)
Diversity Score
39
+399%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somersworth, New Hampshire?

Somersworth, New Hampshire has about 11,855 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Somersworth, New Hampshire earns about $67,209 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 $211,400, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Somersworth, New Hampshire?

About 24.7% 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 8.1% of people in Somersworth, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somersworth, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Somersworth, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 606 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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