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Wilton

New Hampshire · 1,324 residents · 2.108 sq mi
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Wilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,324
+7%since 2000
from 1,236 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
628 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+11%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7609461K1K2K1990201020202024Wilton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,969
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,345 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,608
+81%since 2000
from $21,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,193)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(49)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(143)
Diversity Score
11
+154%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, New Hampshire?

Wilton, New Hampshire has about 1,324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilton, New Hampshire earns about $52,969 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 $252,900, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, New Hampshire?

About 22.3% 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 0.4% of people in Wilton, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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