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Whitefield

New Hampshire · 1,142 residents · 1.594 sq mi
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Whitefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,512. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,400. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,142
+5%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
716 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9591K1K1K2K1990201020202024Whitefield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,512
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,071
+5%since 2000
from $16,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+51%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,063)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,076)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(41)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other3.2%(36)
Diversity Score17.2%(196)
Diversity Score
17
+520%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitefield, New Hampshire?

Whitefield, New Hampshire has about 1,142 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitefield, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Whitefield, New Hampshire earns about $33,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitefield, New Hampshire expensive?

In Whitefield, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Whitefield, New Hampshire?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Whitefield, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitefield, New Hampshire?

About 15.5% of people in Whitefield, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitefield, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitefield, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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