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South Hooksett

New Hampshire · 5,888 residents · 6.74 sq mi
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South Hooksett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,888
+11%since 2000
from 5,282 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
874 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+22%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024South Hooksett
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,733
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,388
+65%since 2000
from $22,714 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(5,126)
Black1.7%(102)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(212)
Asian2.3%(135)
Other2.1%(127)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,391)
Diversity Score
24
+119%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hooksett, New Hampshire?

South Hooksett, New Hampshire has about 5,888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hooksett, New Hampshire earns about $78,733 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 $289,200, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in South Hooksett, New Hampshire?

About 34.5% 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 3.9% 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 2,187 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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