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West Swanzey

New Hampshire · 1,308 residents · 2.58 sq mi
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West Swanzey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,259. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,308
+17%since 2000
from 1,118 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
507 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8459971K1K1K1990201020202024West Swanzey
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,259
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,128
+37%since 2000
from $18,403 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
52.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,204)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian4.4%(58)
Other4.4%(58)
Diversity Score24.5%(320)
Diversity Score
24
+1257%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Swanzey, New Hampshire?

West Swanzey, New Hampshire has about 1,308 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Swanzey, New Hampshire earns about $40,259 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 $158,800, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in West Swanzey, New Hampshire?

About 32.8% 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 7.4% of people in West Swanzey, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Swanzey, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, West Swanzey, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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