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Wilton

New Hampshire · 1,163 residents · 2.108 sq mi
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Wilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,699. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,163
−6%since 2000
from 1,236 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
552 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7609461K1K2K1990201020202024Wilton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,699
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,345 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,536
+6%since 2000
from $21,349 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+42%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,203)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,102)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(26)
Asian1.1%(13)
Other0.8%(10)
Diversity Score11.7%(136)
Diversity Score
12
+176%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
20.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, New Hampshire?

Wilton, New Hampshire has about 1,163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilton, New Hampshire earns about $52,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, New Hampshire expensive?

In Wilton, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $250,900, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, New Hampshire?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, New Hampshire?

About 2.6% of people in Wilton, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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