Population 8,330 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bow
Household size in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Bow are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.82 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only six of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bow is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 44.3, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bow: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Bow has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Hampshire cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bow
Renters in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bow is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Bow: just 2.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Bow are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,244 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,277 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,479 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,545 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$301 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bow costs $1,545 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $301 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bow
Bachelor's degrees in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.3% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.2% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.7% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.4% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Bow is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country. Bow has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of New Hampshire cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bow: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bow
| Period | Bow | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Bow than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bow compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow | 2.94 | 43.4 | 5.4% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 1984 | $1,545 | 60.4% | 98.8% | 3.8% |
| Dunbarton | 2.57 | 49.0 | 0.6% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 1991 | $1,213 | 47.0% | 95.9% | 5.1% |
| Pages Corner | 2.69 | 46.7 | 0.5% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 1988 | $1,374 | 41.1% | 92.9% | 4.3% |
| Pembroke | 3.19 | 39.2 | 7.0% | 17.4% | 2.0% | 1980 | $1,395 | 33.0% | 96.6% | 5.2% |
| Suncook | 2.49 | 40.2 | 10.0% | 30.9% | 3.5% | 1966 | $1,340 | 27.6% | 93.2% | 2.0% |
| Dunbarton Center | 2.78 | 45.1 | 0.8% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1986 | $1,493 | 41.4% | 91.8% | 3.1% |
| Martin | 3.24 | 39.2 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 1994 | $1,435 | 42.8% | 97.7% | 1.1% |
| Concord | 2.31 | 41.6 | 10.5% | 41.8% | 5.7% | 1965 | $1,582 | 40.0% | 93.5% | 3.9% |
| Hopkinton | 3.11 | 40.3 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 15.4% | 1975 | $1,325 | 58.2% | 94.8% | 1.5% |
| Hooksett | 2.55 | 40.2 | 6.2% | 22.8% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,671 | 40.0% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| North Pembroke | 2.61 | 43.2 | 7.0% | 12.6% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,477 | 40.2% | 97.5% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bow. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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