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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Swanzey

New Hampshire · 1,182 residents · 2.58 sq mi
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West Swanzey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,182
+6%vs 2000
vs 1,118 in 2000
1990 – 2024
458 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8459971K1K1K1990201020202024West Swanzey
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,964
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,194 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,890
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,403 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.8%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$96,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$512
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $525 in 2000
US average: $450
67.3%
+11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.7% in 2000
32.7% rent
3.0
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,095)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,175)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(17)
1
−18%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.7%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Swanzey, New Hampshire?

West Swanzey, New Hampshire has about 1,182 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Swanzey, New Hampshire?

The typical household in West Swanzey, New Hampshire earns about $31,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Swanzey, New Hampshire expensive?

In West Swanzey, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in West Swanzey, New Hampshire?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Swanzey, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Swanzey, New Hampshire?

About 5.8% of people in West Swanzey, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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

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