South Hooksett is home to 5,902 people in New Hampshire. 83% of homes are owner-occupied. That puts it in the top 3% of US cities for household income. The median household earns $130,000, about 58% above the national median. That is roughly 31% ahead of the New Hampshire median. The foreign-born share is 3%.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $130,000, 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
Unique to this place
What stands out about South Hooksett
What changed most since 1990
Median home value (2024 dollars)$334,330 → $433,200(+30%)US over the same years: +67%
Hispanic share0.6% → 3.7%(+3.1 pts)US over the same years: +9.9 pts
White share97.6% → 86.1%(−11.5 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)16.8%(25)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.1%(27)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era20.1%(30)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War29.5%(44)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 149 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Over time
South Hooksett, decade by decade
South Hooksett population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
Year
Population
Median household income
Median home value
Bachelor's degree+
Diversity score
1990
3,701
$97,664
$334,330
22.5%
5.9
2000
5,282
$118,812
$255,396
28.5%
12.8
2010
5,418
$120,515
$381,365
35.2%
16.1
2020
5,888
$95,427
$350,522
34.5%
29.9
2024
5,902
$130,000
$433,200
37.9%
31.5
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
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.
