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Woodsville

New Hampshire · 1,431 residents · 1.85 sq mi
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Woodsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,654. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,800. Households here earn about 41% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,431
+32%since 2000
from 1,081 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
774 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+13%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7629561K1K2K1990201020202024Woodsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,654
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,882
+67%since 2000
from $16,145 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
56.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,056)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,323)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(34)
Asian1%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(150)
Diversity Score
11
+203%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+155%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.4%
+29.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodsville, New Hampshire?

Woodsville, New Hampshire has about 1,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodsville, New Hampshire earns about $45,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodsville, New Hampshire expensive?

In Woodsville, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $116,800, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Woodsville, New Hampshire?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Woodsville, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodsville, New Hampshire?

About 11.0% of people in Woodsville, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodsville, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodsville, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 342 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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