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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

Total population
1,182
+6%vs 2000
vs 1,118 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
32.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8459971K1K1K1990201020202024West Swanzey
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 56.8%(80)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 910.4%(123)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.1%(48)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.5%(101)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 249.6%(114)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3417.5%(207)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4419.7%(233)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 545.5%(65)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 646.5%(77)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 744.7%(56)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 844%(47)
US avg: 4%
85 and over2.6%(31)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $525 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.7% in 2000
32.7% rent
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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%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,175)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
English21.6%(257)
French13.9%(165)
Irish13.2%(157)
Russian8.3%(99)
Scottish8.2%(97)
American6.3%(75)
Canadian3.4%(40)
Swedish2.8%(33)
Italian2.4%(28)
Polish2.1%(25)
Finnish1.2%(14)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
British1%(12)
Norwegian0.8%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest Russian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.9%(151)
Married44.3%(181)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced18.8%(77)
Women 15+
Never married26%(140)
Married41.9%(226)
Widowed7.2%(39)
Divorced24.9%(134)
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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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