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Whitefield

New Hampshire · 1,460 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 $46,375. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value is $110,100. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,460
+34%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
916 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+34%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9591K1K1K2K1990201020202024Whitefield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,792
+59%since 2000
from $16,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,362)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.6%(23)
Diversity Score8.5%(124)
Diversity Score
8
+207%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitefield, New Hampshire?

Whitefield, New Hampshire has about 1,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitefield, New Hampshire earns about $46,375 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 $110,100, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Whitefield, New Hampshire?

About 26.4% 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 10.2% 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 419 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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