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South Hooksett

New Hampshire · 5,418 residents · 6.74 sq mi
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South Hooksett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,418
+3%since 2000
from 5,282 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
804 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+17%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024South Hooksett
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,774
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,840
+36%since 2000
from $22,714 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,055)
Black1.1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2%(106)
Asian2%(108)
Other0.2%(11)
Diversity Score12.9%(697)
Diversity Score
13
+19%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hooksett, New Hampshire?

South Hooksett, New Hampshire has about 5,418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hooksett, New Hampshire earns about $83,774 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 $265,100, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in South Hooksett, New Hampshire?

About 35.2% 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 1.1% 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 1,717 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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