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Wolfeboro

New Hampshire · 3,300 residents · 7.861 sq mi
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Wolfeboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $315,700. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,300
+11%since 2000
from 2,979 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
420 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.0
+27%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wolfeboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,403
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,584
+75%since 2000
from $25,466 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+114%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,929)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(32)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,116)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(52)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score6.4%(212)
Diversity Score
6
+80%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire?

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire has about 3,300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire earns about $44,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolfeboro, New Hampshire expensive?

In Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $315,700, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire?

About 42.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire?

About 7.3% of people in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolfeboro, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 457 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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