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South Hooksett

New Hampshire · 5,902 residents · 6.74 sq mi
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South Hooksett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $433,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,902
+12%since 2000
from 5,282 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
876 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+14%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024South Hooksett
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,222 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,480
+118%since 2000
from $22,714 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+6%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,471
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(5,001)
Black0.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(73)
Asian2.3%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(570)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(5,082)
Black1.5%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(221)
Asian2.3%(134)
Other6.4%(379)
Diversity Score31.5%(1,861)
Diversity Score
32
+192%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hooksett, New Hampshire?

South Hooksett, New Hampshire has about 5,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Hooksett, New Hampshire?

The typical household in South Hooksett, New Hampshire earns about $130,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hooksett, New Hampshire expensive?

In South Hooksett, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $433,200, and the typical rent is about $1,471 a month.

How educated are people in South Hooksett, New Hampshire?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Hooksett, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Hooksett, New Hampshire?

About 4.0% of people in South Hooksett, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Hooksett, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, South Hooksett, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,201 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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